Roses will have bigger and stronger flowers if pruned at the right time (Image: Getty)
Nothing is better than a bursting with flowers, and gardeners can encourage impressive rose blooms if they know how to prune properly.
should be between late winter and early spring when they are still dormant and are just about to begin growing again.
It is best to prune roses at this time to cut back any of the old winter growth so the can focus its energy on producing bigger and more abundant in spring.
Fran Phillips, a flower expert shared with Rhino Greenhouses Direct that the best time to prune roses is now when the weather is getting a little warmer.
She said: “Prune on days that are above freezing between now (February) and end of March. Prune before the leaves start sprouting so that the plant’s energy is not being wasted.”
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Roses are quite simple to prune as long as you cut them to the right height (Image: Getty)
Many people can find pruning an intimidating task as they fear cutting the wrong stem can harm their prized rose, but pruning can be very easy as long as you take a gentle approach.
How to prune roses
To prune roses, you will need a tape measure, a measuring stick, secateurs, gardening gloves and a bucket to dispose of any plant waste.
If your new rose bushes are only a year old then you need to make sure you are cutting your rose stems no more than a height of 30 centimeters.
The best way to ensure you are cutting young rose bushes properly is to stick a 40cm measuring stick into the ground at 10 centimetres and cut to that height.
For older rose bushes that are at least two years old you will need a 1.5 metre stick. Place it in the ground and mark half the height of the rose bush. Cut all the rose stems half the height of the older plant bush.
Make sure to remove any damaged or crossing stems (Image: Getty)
Make sure to remove any dead or damaged stems on all your rose bushes. You will know they are damaged if they are discoloured or seem too thin as they will not be strong enough to hold flowers.
If any stems are crossing or rubbing up against each other then cut one off. You need to make sure there is enough space in your rose bush to allow air circulation as if it is too compact it can encourage diseases.
Make sure to put all cuttings in a bucket and then dispose of them properly as leaving the damaged plant material on the ground can encourage pests.
Your roses will then be prepared for spring which means they are likely to produce stronger and healthier flowers.
Fran said: “You should end up with a shrub with clean stems and a good airy structure ready for some good strong growth.”