Things You Should Know About Removing Rose Buds
Here is an introduction to roses for netizens, detailing the aspects of rose bud removal, things you should know about removing rose buds, with specific details as follows:
Rose bud removal is not a new concept. Some rose enthusiasts can't bear to remove the buds from their roses. However, if done under the right circumstances, it can be more beneficial than harmful for the rose plant. Especially experienced rose growers understand the logic behind it. This article lists several situations for rose bud removal for reference by rose enthusiasts!
Rose bud removal should be done according to different situations. For single-stemmed flowers, you can remove the side buds, leaving only the central main bud; for varieties with multiple flowers on a single branch, remove the main bud and overly dense small buds to concentrate the flowering period and ensure uniform flower size; for mini roses, do not remove the buds and let them grow naturally; for newly planted young plants, remove all the small buds in the spring to promote the development of new branches.
Let's focus on the bud removal for young rose seedlings, as many rose enthusiasts, after purchasing young rose seedlings, find flower buds within a short period. While they may feel excited, they also have some concerns. Should they剪 (remove) the flower buds? In practice, even if they don't remove them, it's fine. However, for young seedlings, it's not beneficial to spend nutrients on flowering, which hinders the development of new branches. The mature approach is to remove them.
Here are some tips on rose bud removal from rose enthusiast (April Tea is Strong):
1. Do young seedlings need bud removal?
April's view: Yes, they do. As long as it's a young seedling (less than one year old with roots), remove all the buds, whether it's a micro rose, a full-flowering rose, a shrub rose, or a climbing rose. Some enthusiasts may think this is extreme, but young seedlings need to grow and should not spend their limited nutrients. There will be plenty of opportunities to see flowers later. It's not biologically logical for a child to get pregnant before fully grown. I believe this is caused by the propagation method of cutting branches. I wish someone knowledgeable could inform me whether a rose with true roots will bud and bloom within a year. For specific removal methods, see the picture below:
2. What to do if the seedling becomes stiff after bud removal?
If the seedling has buds when it arrives home or develops buds a few days after potting, my approach is to wait a few days until the seedling has recovered before pinching the buds to avoid stiffness. If the new seedling hasn't recovered yet, and you pinch the buds, don't worry if it becomes stiff. Let it be natural. As long as the medium is fine and the base fertilizer is properly applied, it will recover after three months for the next flowering period.
3. How to care for the plant after bud removal?
After pinching the buds, apply wax or sulfur powder promptly, and place the plant in a well-ventilated, shaded area or a sunny area (avoid direct sunlight in summer) and water normally.
4. What kind of buds should be pinched?
Pinch the buds as shown in the pictures. Do it when they are slightly mature.
5. When can you see flowers?
About half a year after the seedling arrives home (the general standard for young plants by sellers is half a year after roots develop), you can see flowers. Or, you can let it 'pregnant' after one year of root growth.
6. Is bud removal the same as topping?
No, topping is shortening an overly tall branch to disrupt its apical dominance, allowing nutrients to be distributed more evenly and the branches to develop uniformly.
Bud removal is a method used during the young seedling stage to protect the seedlings and ensure that nutrients are mainly used for root and branch growth. For older seedlings, bud removal is done to control flowering time and flower shape.
The above is a detailed explanation of things you should know about rose bud removal, for your reference and suggestion only!