Pruning at the wrong time:
- Mistake: Pruning too early exposes the rose to cold, too late harms blooming.
- Solution: Prune at the end of winter or the beginning of spring.
Cutting too much or too little:
- Mistake: Excessive pruning weakens the plant, light pruning leads to chaotic growth.
- Solution: Cut about one-third of the main branches.
Using dirty tools:
- Mistake: Non-disinfected tools can transmit diseases.
- Solution: Disinfect your pruners before each pruning session.
Ignoring dead or diseased branches:
- Mistake: These branches weaken the plant and spread infections.
- Solution: Remove them to encourage healthy growth.
Making poorly oriented cuts:
- Mistake: A straight cut can retain water and promote diseases.
- Solution: Prune at an angle, just above a bud facing outward.
Forgetting about suckers:
- Mistake: These shoots at the base siphon energy from the rose.
- Solution: Remove them to allow the plant to focus its efforts on blooming.
- By avoiding these mistakes, your rose will be vigorous and produce beautiful roses all year round
