Pruning Florida Roses

This is an introduction to pruning roses in Florida. Unfortunately there is considerable noise competition -- wind, a large fountain behind the camera, a campus tour group walking by, several very happy mockingbirds, and some road traffic. But I hope you can hear well enough anyway.

[@lorirees4248]

Thank you. Very helpful. Beautiful rose garden.

[@lesw3803]

This is rich with relevant detail I have heard nowhere else. Thank you so,muc

[@chuckurso593]

Great informative video! It is nice to see what you are doing is correct and also learn a few ways to better your technique.

[@joannhoffman9971]

Thank you Dr. Manners! I grow common OGRs and can use help understanding their pruning too. I should help Ms. Whidden when I retire and have more time...

[@aprilj794]

Thank You for this very helpful video!

[@jtcpottery]

Dr. Manners, I think I have an unusual question. My JFK rose was leveled by hurricane Ian. Then the top of a Norfolk pine fell on it. So it is laying flat on the ground, but is still alive! Can I prune it back harshly so that it will stand upright again? Thanks!

[@malcolmmanners1342]

My first thought would be to ask if it can be propped and staked back up, without a heavy pruning? If not, it should be ok to prune it once you're getting cool weather. I presume you're pretty far south, since you had a Norfolk pine?

[@jtcpottery]

@@malcolmmanners1342 Thank you. We are in Venice Florida. I pruned it back and did my best to stake it up. It produces the most gorgeous roses! I wouldn’t want to lose it. 😬

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

What time of year do you do this?

[@malcolmmanners1342]

Usually the last half of February.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

@@malcolmmanners1342 Thank you!!!!