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Pruning Roses

Gardening with Jane Edmanson - For a little MAGIC in your garden!
July 1, 2011

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Roses produce their flowers on new growth so by pruning hard means that the plant will have new vigour to produce more flowers.

For most roses like the hybrid T’s and repeat flowering roses cut them back by half and take out any twiggy growth.

Check out the Rose Society Victoria’s website for pruning days with the following link: www.rosesocietyvic.org.au

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