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drastic fall pruning

Posted by welltraveled z5Mid Mich (My Page) on
Mon, Aug 26, 13 at 14:41

Most of my david austin roses are nearly 8 feet tall and I want to do a drastic fall pruning ,how far down the canes can I cut ?


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RE: drastic fall pruning

I prune tall canes in spring. However, if a cane might whip in the wind I do a light pruning, remove a foot or two.


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RE: drastic fall pruning

I always prune in the spring too,but the bottom of all the canes are completely bare and way too tall will it help or hurt to prune in the fall??????


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RE: drastic fall pruning

I don't think it will help to prune in the fall. I prune in spring when the rose is most energetic, as I think this maximizes blooming.


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