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How to prune donated rose bushes

AlisonjayneAlisonjayne Posts: 111
in Problem solving
Hi, my mother in law has passed these onto me. They have been hacked by the person removing them, without any thought and I don't really know the correct way to prune them into the best shape for the future.

I know its a big ask, but could someone advise me on them please if possible?


Its the three at the front, the ones at the back were planted by me and I already know I planted them too close to the fence, beginners mistake!










Must stop buying more plants, repeat, must stop buying....

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    They look to be quite elderly roses but apart from removing any dead wood I wouldn't worry about doing any pruning until next Spring. Give them a chance to settle in after their upheaval. Come back here next Spring and further advice can be given
    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Yes, l agree with Ladybird, let them settle and recover from the shock of transplanting. Personally, l would clear the stones from the base to leave an area of soil visible, but that's just my opinion. Hope they settle in and bloom for a while yet !
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    Although the pruning looks brutal they should recover OK.  A few years ago there was a trend towards 'pruning' roses with a hedge trimmer rather than cutting back to an outward pointing bud.  I don't know if people still do that.
  • AlisonjayneAlisonjayne Posts: 111
    Thanks for your help all! 
    I'll leaves them alone then and see how they are in spring.
    Must stop buying more plants, repeat, must stop buying....
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    My sister in law still chops her roses back with a chainsaw every year and has a lovely display. I would also remove the stones and in a circle around each and give them a good organic mulch, ideally with manure.
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
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