Rose are among the most loved plants in the gardens, but incorrect pruning can compromise its growth and reduce the production of flowers. Pod at the right time and with the adequate technique ensures lush bushes and a spectacular flowering.
Understand When and how intervening on roses is essential to guarantee health and beauty to the plant. Some mistakes, such as too drastic or performed cuts in the wrong period, may have serious consequences. If you want your roses to bloom betteryou have to know the basic rules of pruning.
The roses bloom on New branchestherefore to shorten them in the correct way it stimulates the birth of New gems And, consequently, more flowers. But be careful: Each variety has specific needs And follow a wrong method could compromise the plant. To get a healthy and harmonious bushit is important to know when to prune, which branches eliminate e How to perform cuts in the right way. Discover the best techniques to perform effective pruning without damaging your plant.
When to prune the bush roses?
Il right moment To prune the bush roses is The Winter Fineindicatively Between mid -February and early Marchhowever, avoiding the risk of late frosts. If you live in a particularly cold area, wait i first signs of springlike the appearance of the gems.
In some cases, one preliminary pruning in autumn It can be useful for very voluminous plants. This intervention is carried out after the falls of the leavesreducing the length of the branches of the 40-50%. This operation helps to maintain Order and vigor in the plant, but without excess, to avoid compromising the flowering of the following year.
Which branches to eliminate for effective pruning
To obtain balanced growth and abundant flowering, you have to know which branches eliminate completely. Some elements of the plant do not contribute to the production of new flowerstherefore eliminating them favors a healthier and harmonious growth. Here is what branches to the base:
- Small and thin twigs: I am unable to generate new flowers and weaken the plant.
- Branches of over 2-3 years old: recognizable by dark brown color and cracked cortex.
- Branches in the center of the bush: limit the passage of light and air, increasing the risk of diseases.
- Sick or dry branches: they favor the spread of mushrooms and parasites.
- Branches that cross or grow too close: they can rub each other, causing wounds in the plant.
This first cutting phase allows you to Arieraging the plant and stimulate a healthier and more lush growth.
How to cut the branches of the roses in the right way
Cutting in the correct way is essential to avoid damage to the plant and stimulating one abundant flowering. The branches to shorten are those younggreenish or reddish color, which they have 1 or 2 years of age. To cut the correctly:
- Leave 2 or 3 gems per branchso that balanced growth can develop.
- Cut about 15-30 cm in lengthkeeping a harmonious form of the bush.
- Cut the external facing gem towards a gemso as to encourage a balanced expansion of the plant.
- Take the cut To prevent rainwater from being deposited on the gem and causing rot.
A well -performed cut will stimulate growth And it will give the plant the ideal shape for a lush flowering.
The indispensable tools for pruning
To obtain a precise and clean cut, it is essential to use the right tools. A pruning performed with unsuitable tools can compromise the health of the plant and make it more vulnerable to infections. The necessary tools are:
- Pruning scissors: in a blade passing through the young branches, in the swing blade for the thicker branches.
- Pruning: useful for larger and woody branches.
- Gardening gloves: they protect their hands from thorns.
- Disinfectant for tools: alcohol or oxygenated water to avoid transmission of diseases between plants.
Always remember to disinfect the blades Before going from one plant to another, to reduce the risk of fungal and bacterial infections.
The importance of post-punishment fertilization of roses
After pruning, the plant needs adequate nutrients To recover and produce new flowers. Fertilization is a fundamental step to guarantee healthy and lush growth. Bush roses must be fertilized twice a year:
- In spring: with organ-immigrant fertilizers enriched with mycorrizes, to encourage growth.
- In autumn/winter: with soils rich in organic nitrogen and Trichoderma, to strengthen the roots and prepare the plant in winter.
Provide the right nourishment to the roses after pruning will help them to recover quickly and to give you A abundant and lasting flowering.
Following these tips, you can take care of your roses in the best way and make sure always healthy and full of splendid flowers.
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