The magnificent bloom of fragrant roses pleases the eye of every passionate gardener. It's just a shame that this beautiful sight will eventually come to an end. Withered rose petals, however, are better removed to prevent fungal infection.
Wilted flowers do not look pretty and pose a health risk to the plant
It is better to cut off wilted rose petals
Withered wood offers fungal spores in particular a gateway, therefore serves as a focus of infection and should therefore be cut back in good time. However, this pruning is particularly important for roses that bloom more often, as it promotes the ability to replant - that is, the formation of new flowers in the same season. Roses have a very high ability to regenerate provided they are properly cared for. It is particularly important to remove buds that do not open due to fungal infestation - in this case it is necessary to prevent the infestation from spreading.
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You should only refrain from cutting off faded flowers if you want to obtain seeds. In this case, the plant must of course be able to develop rose hips and channel its energy into seed production accordingly. However, keep in mind that not all varieties of roses have this ability.