Where to cut Roses
February 23rd, 2008 . by JamesUPDATE: If you’re interested in reading more about pruning roses, visit this page to find out how to download a free eBook: How to Prune Roses
If you’d like your Rose Bushes to grow and flower a little more than they are currently, I’m just going to tell you a little thing I learnt about where to prune my roses.
One of the keys to helping roses grow more “bushy” and flower more, is obviously to prune them, but also to prune them just above an “eye”.
In the photo below, the red arrow is pointing the the eye on the rose stem (that has already been pruned):
And, in the photo below, you’ll see what has sprouted from a pruned rose stem. I’ve circled the place where I cut the rose stem, and I’ve got arrows pointing at the 2 shoots that flowered:
I hope this has proved helpful. Let me know if you have any comments or questions…
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I love your site btw… and I love a herb garden.
I have just started my own so always looking for tips etc
Just wanted to add one of my own… when you prune your roses, cut at an angle towards the bud. The roses last longer and are larger and fuller. Thanks for a great site…I am having a feast on it!
Thanks for the tip Karen.
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