Pruning spray roses in spring

A feature of spray roses is that they have several inflorescences on one stem. If we talk about hybrid types of roses, then only one flower appears on their stem. As a result, you will have to prune your roses to keep them beautiful and grow properly. So, you can form a bush at your discretion. A good time to start pruning is spring and autumn.

Spring pruning begins with the onset of stable warm weather. We will tell you how to prune a spray rose. You will see visual photos and videos that will help you in this matter.

Beginner Tips – Pruning Roses in Spring

If you are a beginner gardener, then you need to dwell on this topic especially. The thing is that the quality of your pruning will affect the pomp of each rose and their number. Most often, pruning of spray roses begins in the spring, after the vegetative period has begun.

A feature of pruning climbing plants is not only the removal of excess shoots, but also the formation of the shape of bushes before they gain green mass. For example, some of the branches of bushes may not grow where they should. In this case, they should be cut off, but this must be done until the flower begins to actively grow. The ideal period is early spring, when the air temperature is conducive to the vegetative period, and the green mass is not yet growing. By trimming a clean bush, you not only make it easier for yourself, but also do not damage the basic structure of the plant. At best, it will heal for a long time, at worst, a damaged skeleton can cause the death of a spray rose.

It is worth noting that pruning rose bushes is not the only thing to do in the spring. Beginners should know that one more thing is important:

• soil mulching;
• spray rose fertilizer;
• proper plant care.

Pay special attention to the preparations that are needed to treat flowers from pests. And to give the plant a beautiful shape, tie up the bushes.

Types of pruning shrub roses

Before you start practicing, you should be aware of the types of pruning. There are 4 variations:

1. Low pruning bush – removing a few centimeters from the ground, from 2 to 4 buds at the base of the plant.
2. The average pruning of the bush, in which you need to cut 5 or 7 buds.
3. High pruning of the bush, at which a long trunk is left, and the shoots are cut off slightly.
4. Combined pruning.

All these types are used at certain times and for different purposes. For example, the first type is typical for spring and is used when rooting seedlings, when the flower is too weak or when they want to reanimate old seedlings.

The second type is also characteristic of spring and is used to form early inflorescences and endow the flower with a neat shape. As for the third type of pruning, it is done in the summer. The task is to eliminate shrunken or withered parts of the plant. The latter method is used by experienced gardeners who make roses bloom all year round. Each variety has its own combination of alternation of one or another type of pruning, selected individually.

Tools for work

The right garden tool is the key to quality pruning. Without the right equipment, the job simply won’t work. So, what should an experienced gardener have before prune bush roses properly? Here is a list of what is needed:

1. Quality garden shears. They must be well sharpened. This should be done regularly, as their use is quite frequent.
2. Side cutterswith which you will shorten the shoots and ennoble them.
3. well ground garden knife. It is important that it has a comfortable grip. You will trim the ends with them.
4. For cutting dense shoots that grow on perennial flowers, it is better to use garden saw. Secateurs or scissors may not be up to the task. And with a saw, you can do it.
5. Protective paste “Ranet”. It is needed in order to protect a fresh cut from infection. Cutting off the excess, you need to apply the paste to the surface. For this purpose, you can also use garden var.
6. Several pairs of thick gloves. Everyone knows how cruel spray roses can be. To protect your hands from thorns, gloves are a must. Ideally, use rubberized gloves that have additional protection.

When you have stocked up with everything you need, you can begin to practice. Pruning roses is not difficult, but it requires special attention, accuracy and following the instructions. Let’s find out how you can get started.

Pruning a spray rose

To begin with, carefully inspect the bush for any damage, dry and unnecessary branches that bring neither beauty nor benefit. If you find such branches, then they should be completely removed. The thing is that they are no longer suitable, greenery and even more beautiful roses will not appear on them. Be sure to put on gloves and cut off everything unnecessary with scissors or a garden saw.

But if we are talking about young shoots and branches showing active growth, then here you need to be especially careful in order to properly prune them. It all depends on your goals. For example, if your task is to create a small and neat rose bush, then you need to cut off each main branch to the first top or to the second bud. In the case when you want to create a lush rose bush, on which there are a large number of flowers, then the main branches should be pruned with the inclusion of the first upper bud.

In addition, pay attention to those branches of the rose that began to curl not along the plant, but grow in its central part. Many beginner flower growers leave this fact unattended. However, this is not recommended. It all comes down to the fact that by running these branches, you will get an ugly rose bush that has lost its shape. The branches will intertwine, and the buds will become flattened. To avoid this phenomenon, it is recommended to remove all branches growing towards the central part. So, you will give the bush the correct shape, ideally shaping it at the initial stage of the vegetative period. The most productive is the form, the central part of which is missing. It is good if the bush looks like a dome, in which there is no central part.

Speaking of specific sizes, everything is chosen individually. Most often they make bushes, the height of which is small. Usually it is 10 or 30 cm, no more. The bushes are neat and beautiful. But, you can not limit yourself and form a crown that reaches 1 m in height. It’s a matter of taste. You can make small rose bushes in the front of the house, where everyone can see them. But tall plants are suitable for the back side.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep your spray rose pruning right:

1. Make a straight cut with a confident movement.
2. The cut should not have fibrous edges.
3. You can not shorten the branch very close to the kidneys. Leave a gap of 0,5 cm.

   

4. Cut bushes at an angle.

For more information on how you can get the job done right, you will learn from this video:

To summarize

Using roses for a summer cottage is a great way to decorate it, make it bright and noble. They will delight your eye all summer, attracting the attention of neighbors. Despite the fact that they need to be looked after and trimmed, everyone can do this job without any problems. As you can see from the video, everything happens quickly, so you should not worry. All that is required of you is to strictly follow the instructions and instructions of experienced flower growers. The result will be incomparable. Cut rose bushes will be neat, fresh and beautifully shaped.