Pruning thorny stems just got a lot safer—and easier. The RHS Rose Pruner by Burgon & Ball is a clever bypass cutter designed specifically for handling roses, brambles, and skin-irritant plants like rue (Ruta). With its innovative gripping mechanism, you can prune and remove stems without ever touching them.
Here’s how it works: as you squeeze the handles to cut, a gripping device locks onto the stem, holding it in place even after the blade has done its job. This lets you drop the stem straight into your garden waste without the need to handle prickly or rash-causing plants. It’s a true game-changer for anyone who loves roses but hates getting scratched.
Built with fully hardened and tempered high-carbon steel blades, this pruner offers long-lasting sharpness and clean cuts. The ergonomic alloy handles are lightweight yet strong, and the racing green soft-grip coating provides comfort and control during extended use.
Cutting cleanly through stems up to 1cm in diameter, the Rose Pruner is ideal for general rose care, taming overgrown brambles, or trimming any plant that requires a little extra caution. With RHS endorsement, it’s trusted by professionals and hobbyists alike.
Why We Love It at AllotMate Essentials:
If you’ve ever ended a rose pruning session with scratched hands and sleeves full of thorns, this is the pruner for you. The stem-gripping function is genuinely useful (and oddly satisfying to use!), and it makes working with tricky plants so much safer and quicker. It’s a smart bit of kit every rose grower should own.
