How To Prune:

When pruning roses it is essential that you make a clean cut. Here's how:

The right bud. Choose an outward-facing bud to make the Rose grow outward and allow more light and air into its center.

Cutting above an inward facing bud causes the Rose to grow straggly shoots into the center of the bush.

Correct angle. Cut 1/4 inch above the bud at a 45 degree angle, slanted parallel with the bud. A cut too close to the bud will prevent it from growing. If you cut too far away from the bud, the remaining cane length will die.

Make a sharp, clean cut. Use sharp pruning shears to make a clean cut. If the Rose can is too thick, use sharp loppers instead. A frayed cut will leave the Rose open to attack from frost pests, and fungus. Try again, dower down the can if you make a mistake.

When to Prune:

The best time of year to prune roses is in early Spring. If you prune Rose bushes in the Fall, new shoots may be killed by the first frost. Prune in early Spring, when canes first begin to grow.

Although, there is no substitute for careful pruning, some rose bushes are able to survive very rough treatment. Roses clipped with hedge trimmers will grow back vigorously.

Why Prune:

You should prune your roses to get nice shape and better growth. Cut off old or diseased canes to help your Rose maintain an attractive, full shape. Proper pruning also promotes the growth of new shoots and buds, helping the the bush produce more blooms. To keep the Rose fit.

Pruning opens up the form of the Rose bush, aiding air circulation. This is the key to preventing fungal diseases.

Beautiful and Fragrant Roses

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Here is a climbing Rose with the bloom form of a hybrid tea, the disease resistance of a rugged shrub rose, and the flower quality of an Exhibition cultivar. A rich, bright pink, they are generously streaked and dabbed with creamy white, for a friendly look that is unique in the Rose garden.

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Heady citrus-rose fragrance and an utterly unique bloom color make this floribunda a must-have for every Rose lover! Unique color and terrific fragrance. No other color can touch its blend of warm red and cool blue tones combined into a royal plum-purple. And there's a bouquet of blooms on every stem!

Rosa Ink Spots


The smoky deep red blossoms of this stunning hybrid tea are eye-catching and bold, with a mysterious allure. Ink Spots is a classic hybrid tea, setting long, pointed buds of pure charcoal-black that gradually unfurl to reveal 30 to 35 petals held in a high-centered, whorled fashion. Velvety rich and exquisitely symmetrical, these 5-inch flowers are exhibition quality, and you'll want to fill your finest vases with their splendid presence.

Rosa Midas Touch


My personal favorite yellow rose. Neon-bright golden blooms of cheery color. This rose is so weather-resistant you'll wonder if it's really a rose. A hybrid tea that holds its color proudly, even in hot weather, and releases a pleasant, fruity-sweet fragrance into the summer air. What a delight!

Rosa Full Sail


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You will need:

Pruning shears
Gardening gloves
Sharp loppers or pruning saw (for canes thicker than 1/2").

1. Inspect the Rose Bush. If it has grown suckers from the roots, dig down and pull them off at the root.

2. Prune away all dead, broken, or diseased canes. If the canes are not white or green inside, cut lower.

3. Cut away thin, straggly canes. These will not be able to support blooms and will waste the bush's energy.

4. If canes are crossed and rubbing together, cut the smaller one back. This strengthens the remaining canes.

Pruning: Cutting Back

Once you have cut out unwanted growth from your Rose bush, prune the main canes back to just above the nearest healthy, outward growing bud or to the desired height.

Roses that should be pruned in this manner include: Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, Old-fashioned shrub Roses, Species Roses, and Grandifloras.

1. Cut all healthy canes back to maintain the proportions of the Rose. Carefully prune to establish a well-rounded and open form.

2. Cut each Rose can to just above the nearest outward-facing bud. If you make a mistake, try again on the next outward-facing bud.

Early Spring Pruning - Prune new and established Roses when the first signs of growth appear.

Mid-Spring Thinning - Thin out straggly, overly long shoots as they grow.

Summer Deadheading - Deadhead (remove) faded blooms to encourage new growth. Prune out any storm damaged canes.

Early Fall Maintaining - Keep your Rose bush healthy and looking its best by cutting away an dead, straggly, or diseased stems.

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