The hybrid winter roses (Helleborus x hybridus), also known as hybrid hellebores and hybrid Lenten roses, are perennial plants that bloom in the winter and summer.They are hardy in the USDA's 4 to 9 hardiness zones, which means that they can tolerate temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit.The flowers are pink, red, white or yellow.It is easier for them to show off their blooms if they have a little trim each winter.
Step 1: Pruning is done using the proper tools.
There are good and sharp hand pruners.A scissor action is best for bypass pruners.Helleborus have thorns that can do some damage, so you should consider wearing gloves.
Step 2: It's a good idea to Prune your plant in the winter.
The new flower buds should be forming by mid- winter and you should wait until then to fertilize your plant.The foliage that is growing around the outside of the plant should be cut all the way to the base.These old leaves can harbor diseases that can affect winter rose plants.As the leaves grow, they will open and spread out.After Pruning, always remove the old leaves from the garden.
Step 3: As the growing season continues, remove damaged parts of the plant.
Some of the new leaves may be tattered as the season progresses.The damaged leaves can be removed at any time during the season to make the plant look better.Helleborus will allow you to Prune it year round without any adverse effects.
Step 4: As soon as you notice the growth of the plant, cut it off.
If you notice that a section of your plant has become sick, you can cut it down to stop the spread of the disease.If you have removed the growth, burn it or put it in bags.The disease may still spread if the foliage is put in the compost container.You should wash your shears with hot water and soap after you cut away the sick parts of the plant.This will prevent the disease from spreading to other plants.
Step 5: Deadhead your flowers.
Prune off the flowers when they start to fade or die.This type of pruning is called deadheading.Deadheading helps the plant put its energy towards new blooms, instead of trying to keep the old blooms alive.The stems should be cut off at the base.New seeds will emerge from the soil around the parent plant if flowers are left on the plant.
Step 6: The plants that appear should be managed.
The previous season's dropped seeds can be used to grow the new ones.As soon as they are large enough to handle, they should be dug up and moved.
Step 7: Plants can be grown in a greenhouse.
If you remove the seeds from the roses, you can grow them in a greenhouse.The seedlings may look different than the parent plant.Plants from hybrid plants look like winter roses from a previous generation.