How to prune roses in summer
Roses in summer are still beautiful, but in this season of alternating sun, heat and rain, they are still difficult to withstand the torture of summer and are prone to withering and weight loss. Therefore, we need to pay more attention to roses in summer.
Summer is the season for pruning roses, because the flowering period of roses is from May to June, and some roses will have a delayed flowering period under careful maintenance and will bear fruit after blooming. Pruning is best at this time. It is best to prune off withered branches and leaves, which can promote the growth of new branches and leaves. At the same time, dense branches and leaves can also be pruned appropriately, which will help the roses to bloom larger and more beautiful later.
1. Prune more
Although high-branched roses have a graceful beauty, they cannot survive for long in the hot summer. If the flower branches are too long and the “travel distance” is too long, it will be difficult for water to be transferred to the rose heads.
The water demand of roses will increase in summer. It is recommended that you keep the flower branches short to allow water to be transported to the flower heads faster. The flower’s opening and survival time will be significantly extended.
After the flower branches become shorter, it is recommended to use a smaller vase or a short vase with a large capacity to place roses.
2. Remove multiple leaves and valves
Although green leaves have a decorative effect, they will also “compete for water” with flowers in summer. In order to ensure that flowers live longer, it is recommended to remove all leaves to keep roses fresh and moist all summer.
Due to the high temperature and rainy season, bacteria breed very quickly in summer. If there are withered or broken petals, be sure to remove the bad petals in time to avoid bacteria infecting the entire flower head and accelerating the withering of the flowers.
3. Change water and clean every day
When the temperature gets higher, the water in the vase becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, quickly polluting the water quality and blocking the water intake of the flowers.
Therefore, you must insist on changing the water every day, patiently clean the vase and flower stems (the mucus on the flower stems must be washed away), and add preservatives to reduce the growth of bacteria.
Tips:
1. In summer, it is recommended to use glass vases for flower arrangements so that the water quality can be clearly seen at any time, which is more conducive to the maintenance of flowers.
2. In summer, there are many bacteria and flowers need a lot of nutrients. It is best to add flower preservatives every time you change the water. It can not only deliver nutrients to flowers, but also have a sterilizing effect.
In short, pruning roses requires comprehensive consideration of many aspects, including maintaining plant shape, pruning branches and fertilizing management. With proper pruning and maintenance, roses can grow healthily and bloom beautifully. Hopefully this article will provide you with some useful references to help you enjoy gardening even more.
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