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How do I prune Roses?

Moderate Pruning.

The main stems are cut back by about half their height to an outward facing bud. Any thin growth can be cut back harder and all diseased, crossing and dead wood totally removed.
Generally agreed to be the best method for all established floribundas and hybrid tea bush and standard roses. This method gives good quality blooms and lots of them. If you grow roses mainly for the garden display and the odd vase full, this is the method for you!

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