Your dwarf rose should certainly not be left without a pruning. However, how much the individual plant should be pruned depends, among other things, on the variety and location of the plant, but also on its use.
The beautiful flowers of the miniature roses can also be cut for the vase
Can I cut my miniature roses for the vase?
Although the dwarf rose does not have long stems, it can still be cut well for the vase. This should of course be adjusted in size. Cut only a few flower stalks per plant to keep your miniature rose's bushy appearance intact.
Small plants should not have more than three or four flowers each. Miniature roses with relatively large flowers are known in England as patio roses. They are particularly pretty and versatile to use as decoration.
The annual cut
The annual pruning of dwarf roses that remain in the bed over the winter should only be carried out in spring. This allows the remaining foliage to protect the plant from frost. Bring your dwarf rose to winter quarters, then cut it back in autumn. This makes winter care easier for you and the plant takes up less space.
Always use clean and really sharp tools to cut your roses. In this way you prevent injuries to the plant and the transmission of germs. The dwarf rose is very susceptible to fungal infections.
First cut off dry, frostbitten and over-aged branches, then those that appear weak. Then bring the plant into an attractive shape and thin it out a little. During the flowering period, cut off dead flowers, this encourages the formation of new buds.
The most important tips for cutting the dwarf rose:
- Cut back bedding plants in spring
- Prune potted plants in autumn
- cut carefully for the vase
- use sharp and clean tools
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Even if it does not have long stems, the miniature rose looks very decorative in a suitable vase.