Rose Pruning

Identify the type of rose - Before pruning it is important to identify the type of rose you are dealing with.

3 Ds - Begin pruning with the removal of all dead, diseased and damaged stems leaving a network of healthy stems to work with.

Cut at a 45-degree angle - Always make cuts at a 45-degree angle facing away from the buds approximately 5mm above the bud.

Goblet shape - Be mindful of the eventual shape of the rose when pruning, in most cases this is an open centred goblet shape. Prune to an outward facing node.

Crossing or rubbing - Prune crossing or rubbing stems to prevent damage and disease.

Deadheading - Deadhead regularly whenever spent flowerheads appear, cut above 2 leaflet stems from main structure.