Where and how to prune?
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Every rose stems has eyes (buds) alternating on opposite sides in the leaf axils (usually outward and inward).
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The basic rule in pruning is always to make the cut about half a centimeter above a vigorous bud that finds in the direction one desires the new shoot to grow.
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Since the rose bush has to be kept open in the centre.
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The cut is made at an outward growing bud in standard roses as well as in floribundas.
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Where as in climbing roses the pruning is done at a bud pointing more or less upward.
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Always encourage outward bud to expose the center open.
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Whichever the bud is selected the cut should be slightly slant. As the horizontal cut retains moisture / sap and therefore, is liable to cause fungal growth,
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While making the cut care should be taken not to make it too high above the eye (bud) as there may be chance of die back of shoot.
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On the other hand if the cut is very nearer to the bud, it may die due to sap flow. So cut one inch above the bud.
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It is absolutely necessary to cut the sharp end clean because the broken tissues, bruises or hanging shreds of bark will invite for infestation of pests & diseases.
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All the cut ends should be pasted with cane sealer (copper fungicide) against the attack of fungus and cane boring insects.
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Within a fortnight after pruning new flush of growth will start and within 45 days of pruning new flowers are ready for harvesting.
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Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:32 PM