Pruning time
We recommend pruning roses at the end of winter, and/or at the beginning of spring.
Light pruning during the first year
The first year is considered to be the year after the rose blooming is completed.
Step one: trim all the stems for 7-12 cm.
Step two: remove all the damaged, sick and withered stems.
Step three: remove all dead leaves.
The rose is still growing during the second year
Step one: trim off 1/3 of the stems.
Step two: remove all the damaged, sick and withered stems.
Step three: remove all dead leaves.
Third and all following years
The rose is now fully formed and it may be pruned as you wish.
If you want the rose to be the same size, trim off 1/3 of the stems.
If you want the rose to grow more, trim off less than 1/3 of the stems.
If you want the rose to be smaller, trim off more than ½ of the stems.