Unfortunately, the provided reference is too limited to give a complete and accurate answer on how to prune tea roses. The snippet shows a small part of the pruning process (cutting a stub cleanly), but doesn't provide the necessary broader context. A comprehensive guide would cover timing, tools, techniques, and considerations for different types of tea roses and desired outcomes (e.g., bushier growth, larger blooms). Therefore, I can't provide a complete answer using only this reference.
I can offer general pruning advice that's applicable to many rose types, which you should adapt based on specific instructions for your tea rose variety and growing conditions:
General Rose Pruning Guidelines
While specific instructions vary, these are general tips:
- Timing: Prune in late winter or early spring, just as new growth begins.
- Tools: Use sharp, clean pruning shears and loppers.
- Remove Dead, Diseased, or Damaged Wood: Cut these canes back to healthy wood.
- Open Up the Center: Remove crossing or inward-growing canes to improve air circulation.
- Cut at an Angle: Make cuts about 1/4 inch above an outward-facing bud.
Without more detail from the reference, a definitive and complete answer isn't possible. Consult rose pruning guides specific to tea roses for best results.
