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.
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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
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.