Should We Pinch the Tips of the Cuttings of Chinese Rose in Late Autumn?
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Should We Pinch the Tips of the Cuttings of Chinese Rose in Late Autumn?
In the iAsk Circle, a flower lover asked such a question: "It's late autumn, but the Chinese rose has produced such strong cuttings. Should I pinch the tips?"
Under normal circumstances, when a shrub rose produces strong cuttings, we need to pinch the tips to prevent excessive growth and displacement of the plant shape. But if the cuttings are produced in late autumn, can we still pinch the tips? Feel free to leave a comment below with your thoughts. First, let me share my opinion.
Should We Pinch the Tips of Cuttings of Chinese Rose in Late Autumn?
In late autumn, when the Chinese rose produces cuttings, we need to handle them differently depending on the situation, and the treatment methods will also vary by region.
1. Warm Regions
In the warm southern regions, the temperature in winter is generally above 10 degrees Celsius, and the Chinese rose does not go dormant. Although the growth rate will slow down, it is still in a continuous state of growth. In such cases, whether the shrub rose produces strong cuttings in autumn or winter, it should be pinched in time to promote branching and prevent the plant shape from becoming crooked.
You can refer to the book "How to Raise Chinese Rose from Scratch" that I wrote for specific pinching methods, which are all summarized from years of breeding experience. Just follow the instructions!
2. Dormant Regions
Should We Pinch the Tips of the Cuttings of Chinese Rose in Late Autumn?
However, if it is a region where the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius in winter, and the Chinese rose produces strong cuttings in late autumn, Green Plant Enthusiast Network does not recommend pinching the tips, for the following two reasons:
① Limited Growing Time
If it is in the northern region, there is no doubt, it gets cold early, and there is basically no such problem. But in the Zhejiang and Shanghai area, the temperature is quite challenging, often plummeting, so some issues have to be considered.
Generally speaking, the temperature in late autumn is relatively low, and the Chinese rose grows slowly. At this time, if the shrub rose produces strong cuttings, the growth rate will not be very fast either, at least much slower than in spring. Based on this, there is no need to rush to pinch the tips of the cuttings.