How to Prune Roses in Winter

Learn how to prune your roses in the winter with UC Marin Master Gardener and Master Rosarian Don Chapman. Don demonstrates pruning on a hybrid tea, floribunda and climbing rose at the Falkirk Demonstration Garden in San Rafael.

[@mrtaktiks]

I have a neglected 70-year old Red Dawn Climber. Some of the canes are 15' long. So many canes, don't know where to start and it is March 7.

[@UCMarinMasterGardeners]

Hi Norman, thanks for reaching out - not being able to see your plant, it can be hard to give you the right advice. You could contact the Marin Rose Society members for assistance with your rose (assuming you live in Marin County) here: www.marinrose.org/resources/consulting-rosarians/. Alternatively you could also reach out by email to our Help Desk: [e-mail], or call us at 415.473.4910.

[@kimberlyk.1307]

Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge! I feel so much better about pruning my roses 🌹

[@macgirl1231]

Wonderful 🎉🎉❤love this precise and informative video

[@UCMarinMasterGardeners]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@caroldavis4265]

Thank you, that was very helpful information. I feel that I can go and prune now with some confidence!

[@mariadalessandro9395]

Thank you, you gave us very useful information and easy instructions to follow😀

[@runjettyrun3819]

Excellent video. Thank you 🌟🌠

[@Fabulous2Me]

Very helpful. Thanks. Last year I had a large bush but few flowers. Now I know why.

[@saltlifegull4091]

If I didn't really trust this guy, I would be sick right now. Mine are all long shoots taller than me with nothing. Planted last year. Not sure if I have the nerve, but will try it. Does he ever try rooting these cuttings? Seems like a waste not to.

[@majaber1]

Lovely simple clear tutorial thanks a million Don

[@purplethumb7887]

I don't have any, but this is the best pruning tutorial of climbing roses I've seen -- and I've seen A LOT of rose-pruning videos!

[@heathercole2447]

What a great amount of info! Thanks so much, look forward to using this info soon!

[@luciamakayed817]

thank you so much for clear explanation and show it.

[@jenelle152]

Thank you. This video is a treasure of wisdom

[@MrGingersnap25]

What is the little birdhouse shaped item in the garden with the paper tubes? Is that to encourage beneficial insects?

[@UCMarinMasterGardeners]

Hello Matt, yes the birdhouse-looking structure is filled with lots of hollow plant material to encourage native bees to nest in them! Some of our native bees nest in holes or hollow tubes in wood piles, dead trees etc, and most make nests in the bare ground. Here is an article from our archives about how to help native bees: "marinmg.ucanr.edu/ASK_US/IJ_ARCHIVE/?uid=823&ds=275".

[@angelique6137]

This was super helpful!

[@nelidascott6917]

Thanks! Well explained and presented excellently!!

[@kurulNan]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

thanks Don.😀

[@victoriacooke8200]

Thank you! 😊🌹🌹🌹

[@brennosantanna798]

I loved it

[@83barrientos]

Thank you for your wonderful informative video.

[@christinataylor737]

Very helpful - thank you Don!

[@Beckanai]

I'm in Pennsylvania, do I cut them about the same times as his? Mid Dec? I'd like to prune my roses for the first time. I just want to make sure I do it at the right time.

[@AndYourLittleDog]

Presenter is adorable!!! More rose videos please!

[@monawershah7465]

In which month, winter pruning should be carried. Please let me know.

[@monawershah7465]

I am in zone8 .what month is better for pruning roses. Please help me.

[@mikelondon8062]

Thank you Mr Dan Chapman.
Such expert advice and example!

[@lindadavis-reed4706]

Very helpful review of tools needed for pruning as well as pruning tips.

[@edemarycardona2387]

Thank you very much.

[@enginkemal7398]

nice job Don, thank you

[@slowlife...]

How prepare roses to winter - Permaculture: ua-cam.com/video/SS2fNfwbO7A/v-deo.html

[@tissaattygalle7958]

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[@nwetyinwin3788]

Thanks very much!

[@krystolred347]

Is there a follow-up video?

[@UCMarinMasterGardeners]

Covid has affected our volunteer time and capacity for video production. Please stay tuned however, as we will resume activities as soon as we can! thank you!

[@carolmowrey4598]

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[@charlimiali9364]

I have a 25’year ok’d July 4th climbing rose that is very susceptible to black spot. I live in So Cal Orange County zone 10b. Is it possible for me to “winter” prune in April to have its first blooms in June and avoid the damp spring? Thank you for your video.

[@UCMarinMasterGardeners]

Hi Charli, one of our Help Desk volunteers (and master rosarian) has offered this advice: “pruning can be done this time of year. If you limit watering, new growth can be slowed down.” We also suggest you visit your local master gardeners for advice that is specific to your area and its climate: mgorange.ucanr.edu