In the richest colours, the most beautiful shapes, small or large, fragrant or not - there are now masses of bush roses on the market. Here are specific instructions and all the important facts you should know in order to be able to cut bush roses properly!

Faded roses should be removed regularly

One pruning per year - for every bush rose

Every bush rose should be visited and examined at least once a year for a cut. Pruning is highly recommended to remove frozen, dead branches. These weaken the bush rose unnecessarily. The consequences of such a pruning include:

  • lush growth
  • long flowering period
  • many flowers
  • Prevention of baldness
  • disease prevention

Cut back low bush rose varieties to about 15 to 20 cm! Higher varieties can be cut down to 50 cm. Remember: the weaker the plant, the more it should be cut back!

When is the cut back?

It would be perfect if you think about cutting back the bush rose in spring. Between March and April is the ideal period. It is important that there is no frost during the day. Many a gardener is guided by the flowering time of the forsythia. When they bloom, the bush roses can be pruned without hesitation.

Pay attention to that too!

It is also important to keep the following points in mind:

  • remove diseased, crossing, inward-growing shoots
  • Pruning keeps the plant healthy and vigorous
  • start cutting over an outward facing eye
  • use sharp, clean rose scissors
  • Wear gloves (protection from the thorns)
  • cut slightly at an angle (rain runs off better - risk of fungal diseases is reduced)

Do you want your bush rose to develop strong shoots that bloom profusely? Then cut them back more radically! Or would you like your rose bush to grow bushier and finer? Then cut it less!

Remove old flowers in summer

A cut in the summertime is not only advisable for climbing roses and hybrid teas. Bush roses should ideally also be cleaned regularly in summer. In the course of care, it is advisable to cut away the old flowers to encourage the new (flower) shoots.

Cutting to obtain cuttings

You want to multiply the rose bush? Then don't hesitate, grab your scissors and cut cuttings!

  • between June and August
  • head cuttings
  • with 5 eyes and a withered flower
  • dip in willow water
  • Remove the flower and 2/3 of the leaves (halve the remaining leaves)
  • stick in the bed
  • keep moist

tips

Before planting the bush roses, it is advisable to use the scissors briefly to shorten the roots. This stimulates root formation and the roots branch out better.

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Vegetable garden