In order for the classic hybrid tea roses to develop their beautiful flowers, they need a good cut. We show when and how to cut hybrid tea roses perfectly.
Roses (pink) are divided into different groups depending on their nature and use. The hybrid tea group includes varieties that form a noble flower at the end of the shoot. These can be raised both as a high trunk and as a bush. They are often used as bed or cut roses. In this article, we will explain to you how best to proceed with the pruning so that your hybrid tea can thrive and you can enjoy many flowers year after year.
There are a few important considerations to keep in mind when pruning roses. When you should cut your hybrid tea and the best way to do it, we will explain below.
When should you cut hybrid tea roses?
Hybrid tea roses should be pruned annually in spring (March / April) before they sprout. Heavy frosts should not be expected at this point, so that the hybrid tea rose is not damaged.
Tip from the professional: When choosing the right time to cut hybrid tea roses, you can rely on the bloom of your Forsythia (Forsythia × intermedia) orientate.
Cutting hybrid tea roses: the right approach
Every time you cut a rose, you should follow a few basic rules. Be sure to use sharp secateurs so that the cut is as smooth as possible. Also, always cut about five millimeters above an outward-facing bud. The cut surface should be sloping so that the rainwater can run off.
Correctly cut hybrid tea roses are characterized by the formation of long, straight flower stalks. When doing the annual basic pruning, it is best to start by removing extreme forks of branches, weak, dead and overly dense shoots. All strong shoots can then be cut back to five eyes and all weaker shoots to three eyes. A branch on which the rose blooms then sprouts from each of these buds. So don't leave too many shoots standing. With a slow-growing variety, three to four strong shoots are sufficient. Five to six shoots should remain on fast-growing varieties. Each year you can also cut off a leading shoot close to the ground to stimulate regeneration with new shoots from the base.
Summary cutting hybrid tea roses:
- Make a basic cut annually in spring (March / April)
- Use sharp tools
- Remove weak and dead shoots
- Cut all shoots back to around two to six eyes
- Always cut diagonally over an outward-facing bud
- Remove shoots that are too close together
- Cut a leading shoot close to the ground to promote rejuvenation
So that nothing goes wrong when pruning roses, we have general ones here Tips and tricks for cutting roses collected for you. The most beautiful Hybrid tea varieties we also present you in this special article.