i have heard that when trimming rose bushes that to cut them back to the five leaf. (5-alive)?

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2006-06-23 16:33:24 · 4 answers · asked by fixitall123 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

Absolutely accurate. Cut back to the first five-leaf branch.

2006-06-23 16:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

in the fall you can cut them back to 4inches from the crown

2006-06-23 16:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by alleykhad607 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. You'll get more blooms because that is where it'll put out another cane.

2006-06-23 19:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You heard rite.....Try it and you will be surprised by the new growth.

2006-06-23 17:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by curious_john 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋