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Pruning roses #682437

Asked March 03, 2021, 12:21 AM EST

How do I prune rose bushes? How do I prune mini rose bushes (low growing more of a ground cover)

Marion County Oregon

Expert Response

Greetings,

Thank you for reaching out. Here is a great guide on pruning roses https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/flowers-shrubs-trees/pruning-roses

The above publication includes additional direction for mini roses:

Miniature roses: Prune to shape by cutting back to outward bud. May be sheared.

Warm Regards, Replied March 03, 2021, 10:57 AM EST

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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