Pruning Roses Roses are pruned to rejuvenate the stems and to give to the shrubs a balanced appearance. A good pruning diminishes risks of fungal diseases in letting the air and the light go through the plant, then the importance of pruning the stems over a bud pointing towards the outside. This way, the center of the shrub is not too dense. Rose type At the planting time Following years Tea Hybrids Choose 3 stems of same size forming a triangle. Prune over the 3rd or 4th bud pointing towards the outside. Keep 4 stems with 4 or 5 buds per stem. After 8 to 10 years: Eliminate a third of the wood. Floribundas and Grandifloras Choose 4 stems of same size vase-shape. Prune over the 3rd or 4th bud pointing towards the outside. Keep 5 stems with 5 or 6 buds per stem. After 8 to 10 years: Eliminate a third of the wood. Shrubs Spring time: Eliminate fragile or winter-damaged stems or those x-crossing. Keep the shape of the shrub balanced. Same After 5 years: Prune back some old stems to the ground. Climbing Spring time: Prune extremities of the main stems. Prune small lateral stems, keeping 2 or 3 buds. Dispose stems in fan shape. Same | MENU | ABOUT THE GARDEN | GARDENS AND GREENHOUSES | PLANTS AND COLLECTIONS | | EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES | HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES | LIBRARY | | SITE MAP | SEARCH | MAILBOX | Last Update : 2002-07-16 Credits All rights reserved Ville de Montréal