When do I cut back my roses?
I have recently moved to South Carolina from Calif. and need to know when to cut back my roses. In Calif. the time was late Nov. thru Jan. Also do I need to munch or cover them, it rarely freezes where we live.
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Right before spring or early spring is best
Hello Linda,
Winter care may depend on your planting zones -weather conditions.
I am in zone seven ( Virginia) and I leave my roses as is.
In general, you will be pruning just before the plant breaks dormancy after spring's final frost. This will be early in the year in warm climates, and anytime between January and April in cold climates. I hope this helps.
https://www.kansascity.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/kc-gardens/article64726567.html
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/roses/tips-for-pruning-roses/
https://www.thespruce.com/roses-how-and-when-to-prune-1403040
https://www.heirloomroses.com/info/care/how-to/pruning/
Hi Karen,
I'm Linda. Here's a really great article specifically for San Diego. I don't know if the weather is the same in CA where you live. I just hope this information helps you. Wishing you the best.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-1hs11prunem20258-no-headline-2009jan11-story.html
I am in CA and never pruned before end of January. And had first blooms at Easter.
Late winter to early spring before it starts to leaf out.
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/roses/tips-for-pruning-roses/