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viao90 Joined: 2/09/2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1	Posted: Feb/09/2008 12:55 PM PST I didn't prune in the fall, I'm wondering if its to late to do it now in Feb. here in northern California. Thank you, viao90 Quote \| Reply \| Report

yardgranny6 Joined: 7/05/2007 Location: Posts: 4556 Moderator	Posted: Feb/09/2008 1:08 PM PST Welcome to GG from Linda B in SC There is a forum on roses that might give you a lot of information. But in general the best time to prune roses is while they are dormant. So go ahead and give them their best haircut. Quote \| Reply \| Report

bsmitch Joined: 12/18/2007 Location: Jabez Kentucky Posts: 8912 Moderator	Posted: Feb/09/2008 4:45 PM PST When I grew roses a few years ago, I would prune Jan/ Feb. The tea roses down to about 8 inches, the florabunda to 14/16 inches. Climbing roses should not be trimmed until after they stop blooming in the fall to shape them. They only bloom on 2 year old growth. I do want to say, I am not an expert on anything. You have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell Quote \| Reply \| Report

Rashell Joined: 9/17/2007 Location: Acton, Ca Posts: 4219	Posted: Feb/09/2008 7:05 PM PST Hi Viao90 and Welcome to GG! I prune mine back January. So far so good but I must say also, I'm not an expert and I have always done what I felt like doing with my roses. I've learned a lot in the Rose section of the Forum too, so I agree with Linda about posting your question there. You will get detailed expert advice I'm sure. Welcome again from Southern Cali! Quote \| Reply \| Report

doccat5 Joined: 1/16/2008 Location: Fredericksburg Posts: 58	Posted: Feb/14/2008 5:59 AM PST I just gave all my established hteas a haircut last week. My rugosas are fine and my rambler is starting to perk up. It got a major haircut last spring after bloom. Quote \| Reply \| Report

sweetlebee Joined: 5/09/2005 Location: Posts: 19587	Posted: Feb/14/2008 6:44 AM PST I pruned out crossing branches on mine and raked up the old leaves that have fallen off all winter. I think I will need to start spraying for black spot as soon as the new leaves appear--gotta get one step ahead of it this year! Quote \| Reply \| Report

Tam-Tam Joined: 7/22/2007 Location: Posts: 847	Posted: Feb/14/2008 1:31 PM PST According to Jackson and Perkin's Quick Reference Chart, you do prune roses in the late winter. btw, Welcome to GG. Quote \| Reply \| Report

doccat5 Joined: 1/16/2008 Location: Fredericksburg Posts: 58	Posted: Feb/17/2008 3:34 PM PST The reason you prune while the plant is dormant, especially if your dealing with hybrid teas is so you can see how you want to shape the spring growth. Normal with a HT you are looking for a vase shape with few interlacing branches. Make a nice appearance and helps increase bloom because the light can penetrate much easier. You also help slow down and disease that might be lurking. Quote \| Reply \| Report

gailphunt Joined: 7/21/2010 Location: Orinda Posts: 1	Posted: Jul/21/2010 9:47 PM PST Hi, This is a late response to your post. The time to prune roses in Zone 9 is right around President's Birthday, so no you are not too late. If you haven't pruned, however, and you want to wait, you can wait for the first bloom and then cut back by about 1/4 depending on the type of rose 0hybrid tea, floribunda, etc.) After pruning, be sure to water well - roses need slow and deep watering. Remember to feed, as roses are heavy feeders. Good luck! Quote \| Reply \| Report

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