Jan 31, 2025 · Prune your roses during early spring in the 2nd or 3rd growing season. Wait for new buds to form on the stems, then use sharp, disinfected bypass pruners to cut the canes at …

Simple and easy pruning steps to keep your Knock Out® Roses looking and performing their best. View our pruning steps and video!

Apr 14, 2025 · Trim heavier in late winter or early spring to shape plants and remove winter-damaged stems. Late winter/early spring is the best time to prune Knock Out® roses more …

Feb 13, 2025 · 'Knock Out' roses might be the best landscape rose in existence, but even they need pruning. Read our guide to pruning and growing 'Knock Out' roses.

Feb 6, 2024 · The ideal time to prune Knock Out roses actually comes in late winter or early spring, whenever you start to see the first signs of new growth in the year. C.L. Fornari, garden …

Apr 10, 2025 · These tough shrub roses also don’t require a mid-season makeover or weekly trims like many high-maintenance roses, but knowing how and when to prune Knock Out roses …

Apr 15, 2025 · The best time to prune Knock Out roses is in early spring, just as new buds begin to form. This timing, often aligned with the blooming of forsythia, helps maximize growth and …

Nov 14, 2025 · One of the best times to prune Knock Out roses is in early spring, just as new growth begins to emerge. This is typically around March or April, depending on your specific …

Dec 28, 2025 · For the best results, prune Knockout Roses in late winter or early spring, using sharp pruners to cut canes at a 45-degree angle, about 1/4 inch above an outward-facing bud.

Nov 8, 2024 · Choose the right time to prune Knockout Roses: The best time to prune Knockout Roses is in early spring. Prune out broken canes from winter snows or wind, and cut back …