How to prune angel face rose

Late winter to early spring before bud break; deadhead spent clusters consistently through autumn. Cut back by one-third, remove canes older than 3 years at the base, and open the center. Deadhead each spent truss to just above a strong outward-facing 5-leaflet leaf to encourage the next flush.

Annually; deadhead every 1–2 weeks during bloom season. Angel Face is a classic floribunda with fragrant lavender-mauve blooms. It needs annual moderate pruning in late winter to stay bushy and flower-filled. Reduce height by one-third, remove old or weak canes, and deadhead throughout the season. Without regular deadheading in particular, this variety tends to stop reblooming earlier than other floribundas.

Cut back by one-third, remove canes older than 3 years at the base, and open the center. Deadhead each spent truss to just above a strong outward-facing 5-leaflet leaf to encourage the next flush.