Corona's Principles of Pruning How to Guide

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PRUNING ROSES

Susan Fox

Depending on the season where you

live pruning time can come between the

middle of January and the end of April.

You want to prune early enough that

you will not be cutting off too much new

growth, and late enough that you will not

promote premature growth. Usually this

is just when the buds begin to swell, and

then if you do not get a late frost the

bushes will be off to a good start for your

growing season.

Pruned late, even after new growth

starts, the canes are cut to a swollen

dormant bud and the bush will do just

ﬁ ne, so it is probably better to prune late

than too early. Late-pruned bushes will

bleed, but this has not been shown to be

harmful to roses. Bleeding interferes with

sealing cut ends but I stopped sealing

smaller canes, with no increase in cane

borer problems. If you prefer to seal the

canes as you prune, then just seal the

canes with Elmer’s Glue.

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