Modern Shrub Roses
Repeat-flowering shrub roses bear flowers on mature stems that
are not old and woody. Severe pruning of these roses would result
in reduced flower production. In their first two or three seasons
in the garden, shrub roses can be left unpruned. Wait to see what
shape develops and then try to prune so that the shape is maintained.
Many modern shrub roses are pruned by a method called the "one-third"
method. Suggested pruning sequence:
- In the spring, remove one-third of the very oldest canes.
This helps keep the plant from becoming an overgrown thicket
of poor-flowering canes.
- Replace these canes by identifying about one-third of
the very youngest canes that grew the previous season.
- Remove the remaining canes.
The result of this one-third method is that you are continually
renewing the rose while at the same time keeping enough mature wood
to ensure a good supply of flower-producing wood.
Dead-heading and General
Suggestions | Modern Ever Blooming
Roses | Modern Shrub Roses
| Old Garden Roses | Climbers
and Ramblers
History |
Selecting Rose Plants | Site
Selection & Bed Preparation | Planting
| Water, Mulch & Fertilizer
| Winter Protection | Pruning
| Disease & Insect Pests
| Different Kinds of Roses | Selected
References | Societies &
Organizations | Mail Order
Sources | Video
Credits |
