Should I cut back my knock out roses now or in the early spring??

Question

Should I cut back my knock out roses now or in the Spring? Do I also cut back Hostas?

Joy30150932 · Answer

HOSTAS CAN BE CUT BACK NOW. ROSES NEED TO HAVE THEIR EXTRA LONG STEMS TRIMMED BUT WAIT UNTIL SPRING TO SHAPE THE BUSH AND REMOVE ANY CROSSOVER BRANCHES IN THE CENTER.

Bijous · Answer

Hi. I agree with Joy. Happy Gardening!

Kelli L. Milligan · Answer

Yes on roses, no to Hostas. Mother nature does the rest.

Nancy Turner · Answer

Cutting back Hostas is up to the person. Some do, some don't. I have only cut mine back once and they came back just as nice as when I leave them and clean it up in the spring. If you do cut them back, it won't hurt to cover them with leaves or something until they start popping up in the spring. It just adds a little protection for them. I don't have knock out roses, I don't get enough sun to have them.

Vimarhonor · Answer

Winter care may depend on your planting zones -weather conditions.

I am in zone seven 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.