Among the maintenance actions necessary for your roses are watering and pruning. Besides, you must cut the branches carefully, because a rosebush cannot be pruned just any way. We invite you to find out by addressing the 4 mistakes to avoid when pruning your roses properly.
Cut your rosebush straight
It is not recommended to cut the stems of your plant strictly horizontally. Instead, favor a diagonal pruning, tilting the blade of your pruner slightly. Thus, your rosebush will heal more easily and, at the same time, will remain protected from disease.
Cut at the wrong time
By opting for a cut at the wrong time, you compromise your chances of seeing your rosebush adorning itself with its colorful flowers. To avoid this, it is a good idea to find out about the flowering months of your rosebush. Then plan to prune it after this period. Also avoid offering it a small winter cut, as the shortened branches do not tolerate frost very well.
wrong height
The branches of roses require pruning at the right height. The cut must be made at a distance of 3 to 15 centimeters in height, from the point of growth. Otherwise, you will end up with woody branches (unattractive), or with a plant devoid of young shoots supposed to give roses.
Not cleaning your tools
Before pruning, always take the time to clean, including disinfecting, your pruning shears. This tool is a real vector of harmful bacteria and parasites for your roses. You risk transmitting diseases to them. So for the good health of your rosebush, rub the blade of your tool with a cotton soaked in alcohol at 90°C.
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