How to Cut and Prune Gene Boerner Floribunda Roses for Vases

How to Cut and Prune Gene Boerner Floribunda Roses for Vases

Gene Boerner is a floribunda, producing clusters of blooms on shorter stems rather than long single stems like hybrid teas. The old rule of cutting back to a five-leaflet leaf is outdated.

Cutting for Vases

Cut just below the entire flower cluster (candelabra) to keep the bush tidy. New side shoots will produce more blooms.

Seasonal Pruning

In spring, prune lightly: remove dead or diseased canes and cut back the overall plant by about 8 inches. Apply a handful of rose fertilizer around the base and water well. This variety has good disease resistance and can reach 5 feet tall.