I cut our three Rio Samba rose bushes, plus a red rose bush WAAAAAAAY back, quite ruthlessly before winter. They were all in sad shape, having some kind of fungus and having grown out of shape, having some branches that died, etc. I figured that either my severe pruning would work, or we would have to start over and get new plants.
Happily, my pruning seems to have given them all new life!
This is the red rose bush and you can also see one of the Rio Samba bushes further back in the trio of planters.
We love Rio Samba roses because they start out bright yellow. Then they develop coral edges on each bloom. Finally they turn coral before it’s time to prune them off to encourage new blooms.
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Those are gorgeous! Well done, you!
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Thanks so much, Benjamin! You should’ve seen me when I was hacking away at them right before winter, heart in my throat, not knowing if I were killing them or not. I’m relieve and delighted that they were happy with my efforts. :0)
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Your boldness was well rewarded! 🙂
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Thanks for your kind words, Benjamin. I think I just lucked out; but whatever it was, I am truly grateful and delighted. :0)
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