pruning knockout roses - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by akin9413
July 19, 2008
When is the best time to prune a knockout rose? Mine is about 6 feet tall and too bushy.


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Answer from NGA
July 19, 2008
Knock Out Roses take well to pruning. The major pruning should be done from December through February, but you can trim yours back now for a spectacular fall bloom. The best pruning advice is to take no more than one-third of the plant off now. Winter pruning can include reducing the size of your plant by two-thirds.

Enjoy your roses!

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