How to prune European roses

When to prune European moon

It is more appropriate to prune the European rose in winter, which can promote the growth of branches and buds in the spring of the following year. If you want to use the pruned branches of the European rose for cuttings, leave only two or three leaves on the top of the branches, trim the bottom of the branches at a 45° angle, and then directly insert the branches into the nutrient soil.

How to prune the branches of European roses

1. How to prune branches and leaves

When the buds of the European twig appear, choose one with a good shape and keep it, and trim the rest. After the flowers fade, a comprehensive pruning must be carried out.

Generally, European roses need light pruning. In addition to pruning the withered flowers, the thin, crossed, and overlapping branches on the plant need to be pruned, leaving thick branches, only 3-6 cm from the base, leaving the outer buds, and pruning into a natural open heart shape to make the plant beautiful and extend the flowering period.

2. Trimming and shaping

The first step is to remove the sick and weak branches, damaged branches, branches with scars or broken due to external reasons. Prune them directly, and then remove the cross branches. Such branches are not ventilated and affect the growth of roses, so there is no need to keep them all and remove them.

European rose pruning tips

The pruning of European roses in winter needs to depend on the variety and cultivation purpose. When pruning, you should leave branches and pay attention to the overall shape of the plant. If it is a large-flowered variety, it is best to leave 4-6 branches and cut off the upper branches. If it is a creeping or vine variety, then the focus is on thinning out old branches, cutting off weak branches, diseased branches and cultivating the main trunk.