How high should roses be pruned in winter?

1. How high should you keep

Roses need to be properly pruned in winter. Generally, a height of 15 cm should be maintained. Branches above this height can be pruned appropriately, but the pruning should not be too large. If the plant is relatively small, there is no need to prune it in winter. If the plant grows larger, you can prune it appropriately according to its size.

2. Pruning method

Before pruning, you should pay attention to water control, which is usually done when the growing soil is slightly dry. When pruning, you should cut off the dry branches, crossed branches, and branches with diseases and insect pests on the plant. Do not trim the thick branches above, as they contain sufficient nutrients. Keep about 10-20cm. After pruning, the nutrients will flow back to the bottom, allowing new branches to grow. When pruning overlapping branches, generally keep a height of 1-2cm and cut off one of the overlapping branches.

3. Notes

After pruning the rose, please note that the pruned branches should be gathered together and discarded, because some diseased branches may have pathogens. If the diseased branches are placed next to the plant, it is easy for the plant to be attacked by the disease again.