Can I cut back my knock-out roses now?

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I failed to cut my knock-out roses back in February

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Leah on Mar 11, 2019

My husband does it in the spring.

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- MississippiGal on Mar 11, 2019
  
  Thank you. That's what I'll do.
  
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Kelli L. Milligan on Mar 11, 2019

Call or visit your local nursery to get more information for your area and project

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- MississippiGal on Mar 12, 2019
  
  Thank you
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 11, 2019

Depending on what zone you are in, yes.

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- MississippiGal on Mar 11, 2019
  
  I believe we're in zone 8
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 11, 2019
  
  Yes, prune now for a glorious spring! 🌹 I pruned mine already and they are leafing out nicely. I should have blooms by Easter if not before.
  
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- MississippiGal on Mar 12, 2019
  
  Mine are beginning to leaf out but if I could cut them back now that would be nice and they would look much better....if it wouldn't hinder their growth.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 12, 2019
  
  Do it now before they leaf out more. It will not hinder growth. Roses are pretty hardy. I have watched one of my neighbors hack and whack mercilessly and the poor bush still produces flowers. Technically it isn't even spring yet, so you are safe! 🌹
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 12, 2019
  
  These will help you too.
  
  https://www.thespruce.com/roses-how-and-when-to-prune-1403040
  
  https://www.gardendesign.com/roses/pruning.html
  
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Leah on Mar 11, 2019

I live in Ohio, so it will be a few weeks before we prune. Someone must live in a warmer climate who has leaves already. We are going from 20's to 50's. I wrote you earlier.

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- MississippiGal on Mar 12, 2019
  
  I understand. We're in the 60's now but that could change any day. We're known for some cold springs in the south.
  
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Holly Bertone | Pink Fortitude on Mar 12, 2019

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/

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- MississippiGal on Mar 12, 2019
  
  thank you, I'll check it out.
  
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