Autumn rose pruning

The term “deadheading” refers to the procedure of cutting off dried, faded flowers from a rose plant. This procedure applies to all classes of roses, from hybrid teas, floribundas, ramblers, and even wild rose varieties and is carried out to prevent the formation of fruit (rose hips). However, if you want to deliberately decorate your garden or home with beautiful rose hips, this procedure does not need to be carried out. Moreover, there are many species and varieties of roses whose hips are no less beautiful than the flowers and sometimes even more beautiful.

When the faded flowers eventually turn into rose hips, which are the fruits of roses, the rose slows down the growth of the bush. Accordingly, during the rest of the season, it will bloom less. However, it can even be beneficial for roses in autumn, especially in regions with cold winters (USDA climate zones 6 and below) where temperatures can drop below 10° - 12° C. The development of rose hips actually reduces plant growth and helps roses prepare for winter.

At the same time, there is an exception to this rule, and in some cases it is still necessary to cut the faded blooms

In autumn, the temperature drops and rains become more frequent. The faded petals that remain on the rose bushes turn from a growth inhibitor into a breeding ground for diseases. Powdery mildew and its causative agents, fungi such as Sphaerotheca pannos, Bremia, Peronospora, and Phytophthora begin to actively develop on the blossoms. Since the weather becomes very favorable for the development of fungi, diseases begin to