The Annual Rose Pruning Demonstration by the San Diego Rose Society Consulting Rosarians is scheduled for Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden (aka: Balboa Park Rose Garden). This event is free and open to the public.

Since January is the time to perform the major pruning of our roses we hope everyone can come to this special event to learn the important techniques of pruning. Several rose types will be used for demonstration, including hybrid teas, floribundas, and climbers.

Why do we prune roses? As days became shorter at the end of last year, our rose plants slowed their growth to store energy in their root system, in preparation for the upcoming growing season. Pruning helps our roses to slow down and rest a bit. Pruning is also useful in shaping our roses, keeping manageable height and width, and improving their vigor for the spring season. It is a long established practice, particularly for rose exhibitors, but also for people wanting to maintain hardy rose bushes free of dead or dying canes.

We hope to see you all at this landmark event for our rose society!