Prune after flowering (optional)

This is optional. If you prune, prune immediately after flowering by removing the growth that has flowered, cutting back to just above developing new growth. Older stems can be cut back to near soil level. This stimulates strong young growth from low down on the plant that will carry the following year's flowers.

Typically, this will involve removing between one-third to one-fifth of the plant's shoots to near ground level each year. This will promote the constant generation of vigorous free flowering shoots, while keeping the plant to a reasonable size.

After pruning it's a good idea to feed the plant using a granular rose fertiliser.

Many manufacturers have tried to simplify fertiliser selection by producing products labeled for specific plants or situations. There are ones for tomatoes, lawns and roses, as well as uses, such as container plants.

Why prune

How to prune