The Correct Method and Precautions for Pinching the Tips of Chinese Roses
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The Correct Method and Precautions for Pinching the Tips of Chinese Roses
Recently, our friends' Chinese roses have been growing rapidly. Then the question arises, there are always a few branches that grow wildly, almost soaring into the sky. For such branches, we must pinch the tips. Today, let's talk about this matter of pinching the tips of Chinese roses.
Methods and Precautions for Pinching the Tips of Chinese Roses
Before pinching the tips of Chinese roses, we need to clarify a question: which Chinese roses need pinching? Which branches need pinching?
Which Chinese Roses Need Pinching?
Pinching the tips of Chinese roses mainly targets shrub roses and mini roses, whether they are planted in the ground or in pots. For shrub roses and mini roses, we need to maintain a relatively balanced plant shape, so pinching is mainly for these two types, while climber roses do not need pinching.
It's important to repeat three times: climber roses do not need pinching. Please remember this. You should not剪 (cut) the large buds of climber roses just because you hear that Chinese roses need pinching, as that would be a big mistake.
The management of climber roses differs greatly from that of shrub roses and mini roses. If you want to learn about the specific management methods for climber roses, you can refer to the chapter on climber roses in the book "How to Grow Chinese Roses from Scratch to Bloom."
What Kind of Branches Need Pinching?
Pinching the tips of Chinese roses mainly targets strong suckers that grow from the ground, which are usually very strong and grow vigorously. If not pinched, they will quickly exceed the height of other branches, and may even grow half a meter tall.
Not only the suckers growing from the ground, but also the strong new buds growing near the base can be called suckers, as they share the same characteristic of strong growth.
If the suckers are not pinched, due to their strong growth, they will consume a lot of nutrients, causing other branches to lack nutrients, resulting in a large number of blind buds, reduced flowering, and smaller flowers.
In addition to suckers, some strong buds near the top sometimes also show excessive growth. Once there is obvious excessive growth of strong buds at the top, the same pinching treatment is also needed to control the growth of the branches.
Pinching Methods
There will be some differences in pinching methods for different branches and different conditions. For example, for strong suckers, pinching can be done when they grow to the same level as the branching of the old branches. If the old branches do not have a good branching height, you can determine the height where you want the Chinese roses to branch and pinch the top bud at that height.
If the sucker of the Chinese rose has already grown taller than other branches, then the branch needs to be pruned back, and the pruning height is still the height where you want the Chinese roses to branch.
For new branches with vigorous growth at the top, the top bud should be removed when the branch has grown 5-8 cm. Wait for the lower branches to sprout and grow together. Of course, if you can't bear to pinch, then only the few strong buds at the top will bloom, and the lower buds may not sprout.
This article shares a comprehensive explanation of the correct method and precautions for pinching the tips of Chinese roses, hoping it can help you.