rose [Old John]

rose [Old John] · Pruning

rose [Old John] · Rosa Old John ('Dicwillynilly')

Grow in full sun in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, and dead-head to encourage repeat flowering; for more advice, see rose cultivation

Watering: Deep root watering weekly, slight surface dryness acceptableSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune rose [Old John]?

Remove dead, diseased and crossing stems. Shorten strong shoots to about 25–30 cm above soil level; prune weaker shoots more severely. Prune in late winter or early spring as growth resumes.