- The best time for cutting moss roses
- Properly cut moss roses
- Prune moss roses that have bloomed once
- Prune twice-blooming moss roses
- Rejuvenate moss roses
Whether a moss rose needs pruning every year or just every few years depends on the species. Varieties that flower twice need to be cut more often than moss roses that only flower once. When and how to properly prune moss roses.
Moss roses that bloom once do not need to be cut every year
The best time for cutting moss roses
Like all roses, moss roses are only cut in early spring. In doing so, remove all shoots that
- dried up
- ill
- frozen to death
- weak
to appear.
You should also thin out moss roses so that the individual shoots are as airy as possible. It is important that you leave enough older shoots, as moss roses only bloom on old wood.
Properly cut moss roses
Always cut branches just above an outward facing eye. The cut should be made at a slight angle so that rainwater can run off. Otherwise the moisture penetrates into the interfaces and leads to the formation of rot.
When cutting moss roses, use only sharp rose shears to avoid fraying the cuts.
Prune moss roses that have bloomed once
Treat only once blooming moss roses like wild roses. They are not cut annually, but only every two to three years.
When cutting, make sure that an approximately equal number of old shoots, previous year's shoots and new shoots remain on the bush.
Prune twice-blooming moss roses
Prune these varieties every year. The shoots are shortened to a third.
After the first flowering, you should cut off faded inflorescences as soon as possible. This prevents ovary from developing, which unnecessarily robs the plant of its strength. You'll also encourage a vigorous second flowering season.
After the second bloom, leave the blooms to allow rose hips to form. These are readily accepted by birds, but can also be used in the kitchen.
Rejuvenate moss roses
For very old moss roses that are completely out of shape, rejuvenate them every three to five years. All very old shoots are cut out. The moss rose blooms a little less the following year.
tips
While moss roses are easy to care for, they are somewhat susceptible to powdery mildew. Always water these roses from below so that you don't wet the leaves as much as possible. The best time for watering is the morning.