Agriculture Reference
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Figure 4.30
When planting any young rose always cut the stems back to three or four strong buds; the uppermost
outward-facing. Grafted bush or climbing rose (1). Ungrafted bush or climbing rose (2). Weeping or standard roses (3).
it is grafted) or from the ground if it is not
(see Figure 4.30).
pruning. Those in less severe climates can
prune as they plant.
This applies to species, shrubs ancient and
modern, climbers, ramblers, miniatures and
carpet roses. If this step is missed, the new
growth in the spring will be sprouting at some
distance from the base and it may be difficult
to induce growth low on the plant in the
future. It also provides a good structural base
for a long lived and productive plant.
Containerised roses are now common so
they can be planted at any season; just be
sure to prune them back as described
above in their first dormant season (see
Figure 4.30).
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This category comprises of the old
fashioned Gallicas, Centifolias, Albas and
Damask roses. It also includes the Scotch
roses, species roses and sweetbriars
(see Table 4.10).
Pruningtime
Roses are usually planted when they are
dormant and also much cheaper! If you live in
an area prone to heavy frost, delay any
pruning to early spring even if you have
planted in early winter. The frost will only
burn off the new growth stimulated by
The latter group requires barely any pruning
except some deadheading. Figure 4.31 shows
a modern repeat-flowering rose. An old-
