Plant Care & Gardening : When to Cut Back Roses

Cut back roses in the fall when they have stopped blooming, the nights are getting colder and the plant begins to turn brown.

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Key insights about video Plant Care & Gardening : When to Cut Back Roses

🌹 The best time to cut back roses is after they have finished blooming for the season.

💡 Cutting back roses in the fall, when they are turning brown and the nights have gotten cold, is ideal.

🌷 It is not advisable to cut back roses when they are growing in the spring and early summer and setting their buds.

🌱 However, cutting back roses in the late summer when they have become spindly can result in more blooms.

🚫 Never cut back more than one-third of the plant's height.

💐 When cutting roses, remove the blooms that are done flowering.

✂️ Cut the roses to where they meet another leaf, not in the middle of the stem.

🌿 Remove any lanky stems from the bottom of the rose bush.

🔪 Ideally, you should prune roses back to about 18 to 20 inches, but you can cut them farther down to promote a fuller, healthier bush.

Timestamped Summary

00:19 The best time to cut back roses is in the Fall after they have finished blooming and the nights have gotten cold

00:25 Cutting back roses in the middle of Winter or the early Spring is also an option, but avoid cutting them back when they are growing in the Spring and early Summer and setting their buds

00:38 Cutting back roses in late Summer when they have become spindly and filled in can lead to more blooms

00:51 Never cut back more than one third of the plant, regardless of its height

01:06 Cut out blooms that are done blooming to encourage new growth in the next year

01:11 When cutting roses, cut them to where they meet another leaf, not in the middle of the stem

01:20 Remove any lanky stems on the bottom of the plant

01:26 Ideally, prune roses back to about 18 to 20 inches, but adjust based on the length of the rose and the presence of green growth at the bottom

01:43 Start cutting from the bottom and chop the rose bush to encourage fuller and healthier growth next year

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Q&A

When is the best time to cut back roses?

The best time to cut back roses is in the fall after they have finished blooming for the season.

Can I cut back roses in the winter or early spring?

Yes, you can cut back roses in the middle of winter or early spring, but it is best to avoid cutting them back when they are actively growing and setting buds.

How much of the plant should I cut back?

It is recommended to never cut back more than one-third of the plant's height.

Where should I make the cuts when pruning roses?

When pruning roses, make the cuts where the stems meet another leaf, rather than in the middle of the stem.

Should I remove the spent blooms?

Yes, it is beneficial to cut out the blooms that have finished flowering, as they will not produce any new blooms until the next year.