Don't randomly prune climbing roses in autumn
Let's talk about the explanation of green plants and flowers regarding not randomly pruning climbing roses in autumn. Please see the detailed introduction below.
Autumn is here, and roses have entered a mode of疯狂 growth, and many flower enthusiasts ask: Should we prune climbing roses that are growing wildly in autumn?
Actually, whether to prune climbing roses in autumn is a puzzle for many flower enthusiasts. We know that shrub roses should be pruned when entering autumn, so do climbing roses also need to be pruned in the same way?
Should climbing roses be pruned in autumn? First, let's talk about whether climbing roses need to be pruned in autumn. Whether to prune climbing roses in autumn depends on the condition of the plant.
Unformed climbing rose seedlings If it's a newly planted climbing rose seedling in spring, although there are more branches in autumn, most of them are thin and weak, and even if there are tendril branches, the number is very small.
For such small seedlings of climbing roses, autumn is the best time to promote the growth of tendril buds, so fertilization is much more important than pruning.
Many people say that pruning can break the apical dominance and promote the germination of tendril buds, but for small seedlings, due to fewer branches and leaves, once the branches and leaves are cut, photosynthesis decreases, which can lead to the whole seedling becoming weak. Therefore, leaves should be protected as much as possible to produce nutrients through photosynthesis.
Thus, for small climbing rose seedlings, there is no need to prune them in autumn. Just let the branches grow freely, and be sure not to tie the branches straight, as it will severely affect the germination of tendril buds.
Already formed large climbing rose seedlings Some flower enthusiasts have been growing climbing roses for two years, and at this time, the rose plants are larger, the branches are thicker, and they grow long. Many are in a state of wild growth, very disorderly.
For such climbing roses, we can prune them appropriately in autumn.
Multi-blooming climbing roses For multi-blooming climbing roses, in autumn, we just need to lightly prune the weaker branches and blind branches growing downwards to promote the growth of new branches and then bloom.
For very thin branches and branches that are too dense and affect ventilation, they should be cut off completely to prevent ventilation issues in the rose plant and the occurrence of diseases and pests.
For thick branches, which are the tendril branches that sprout in spring, it is recommended to keep them upright or let them grow naturally curved.
Some flower enthusiasts will make the climbing roses horizontal in autumn, which can also make many flowers bloom in autumn, but it will definitely affect the blooming in the following spring, especially in the size of the flowers.
The principle of caring for climbing roses is to let them bloom concentratedly in spring, while in other seasons, only a few flowers should bloom to avoid excessive consumption.
Of course, if you have a good grasp of fertilization and water, you can also make them horizontal to bloom in autumn, as long as you supplement fertilization and water in time to help them recover. They can also bloom well in spring, but the requirements for management are higher.
No matter whether you make climbing roses horizontal in autumn or not, it is not recommended to prune strong long branches. If pruning is necessary, it should only be the top part, but personally, I don't think it's significant.
If you make a significant cut on long branches, it will definitely affect the number of flowers in the following year. Simply put, after making the branches horizontal, the number of buds that germinate will determine the number of flowers. Therefore, the longer the natural branches are, the more flowers will bloom!
The above is the small experience of not randomly pruning climbing roses in autumn to prevent the flower wall from being cut off, which I hope can bring help to you in life!