when do you cut roses back
This is a question I get a lot from folks who live where there is a true winter with freezing temperatures. Everyone seems confused as to when they should prune their roses. Interestingly enough most seem to feel it should revolve around man-made calendar dates like October or January. Some advocate pruning later, some sooner and some say just do it when you have time. Hereâs why the timing does matter. Pruning too soon may stimulate tender new growth during a warm spell that could be killed later by a freeze. Prune too late and you wonât get that great spring bloom.