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title: When should I prune azaleas and roses?
description: "Prune azaleas right after they bloom in the spring. Prune roses in late winter just as tiny buds begin to show. ([read more](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=010978498346658208303:rljk-euizvq&q=https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parishes/livingston/features/anr/pruning-azaleas&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjFrumTrKHxAhXCTN8KHbUfDckQFjABegQIBRAC&usg=AOvVaw1m70-rs6DsyixXI34M548W))"
url: "https://www.henricomg.org/docs/when-prune-azaleas-and-roses/"
updated: "2021-08-20"
category: SHRUBS
---

# When should I prune azaleas and roses?

Prune azaleas right after they bloom in the spring. Prune roses in late winter just as tiny buds begin to show. ([read more](https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=010978498346658208303:rljk-euizvq&q=https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parishes/livingston/features/anr/pruning-azaleas&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjFrumTrKHxAhXCTN8KHbUfDckQFjABegQIBRAC&usg=AOvVaw1m70-rs6DsyixXI34M548W))