How Do You Prune A Shrub Rose?
Pruning is part of the regular care of shrub roses. Pruning involves removing dead or unnecessary parts of the plant to promote a beautiful and healthy rose. Light pruning — removing spent blossoms — is done during the growing season. A hard prune is done after the first hard freeze or during the late winter, while the rose is still dormant. This pruning prepares the shrub for new growth in the coming season. Use good quality tools for pruning a rose to prevent from damaging the canes. The American Rose Society recommends investing in the scissor type and not the anvil-type pruning shears. Make sure all tools are sharpened before pruning to avoid ripping the canes on the rose. Make the correct cut when pruning. Look for the swelling on the cane, where new growth is going to appear; this is known as the “dormant eye.” Move up the cane approximately ΒΌ inch for the cut. Hold the shears at approximately a 45-degree angle. Turn the shears so that the angle of the cut will be facing away
