When should I trim my roses?
Should roses be cut back in winter or wait until spring?
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i live in central Oklahoma and need to know when I should cut my rose bushes back and how much. Thank you
Winter
Hello Kye! Check out these sites for some great information!
https://www.thespruce.com/roses-how-and-when-to-prune-1403040
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/roses/tips-for-pruning-roses/
YOU CAN TRIM THE LONG BRANCHES NOW AND DO THE SHAPING IN THE SPRING.
Hi, Kye,
Cut back roses in late winter (late Feb., in zone 6).
I live in 7b and I've always been told February to prune and plant roses.
https://scvrs.homestead.com/RoseCareInfo.html MORE https://rosegarden.mesacc.edu/documents/azrosesocietiesrosecarecalendar.pdf MORE https://www.organicrosecare.org/wp/category/general-organic-rose-care
Generally late winter go early spring depending on your location.
https://www.thespruce.com/roses-how-and-when-to-prune-1403040
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/roses/tips-for-pruning-roses/
https://www.planetnatural.com/rose-gardening-guru/pruning/
Here in zone 9, I prune mine in late January to early February and have my first blooms by Easter.
Mine are currently still blooming.
Wait until after spring's final frost
Hi Kye - This is a great article on rose trimming that's also loaded with a big dose of inspiration. Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/move-forward/