When Do You Prune Roses In Florida?

Question

Not sure when to cut back plants .the leaves look like something is making holes in them Do I need to water them more frequently? Appreciate any advise

Answer 1

In Florida, roses should be pruned when azaleas are blooming or from mid February to early March. The holes in rose leaves means a pest is eating them, such as caterpillars, Japanese beetles, rose slug, or leafcutter bees. These articles should help:

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP339

https://www.gpbrs.org/rose-pests-identification-management/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/roses/common-rose-pests