How to prune blanc double de coubert rose

Late winter to early spring (February–March). Remove dead, damaged or crossing stems entirely. Reduce the overall height by up to one-quarter. Avoid cutting into old hard wood at the base. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flushes; leave some late hips if desired for autumn interest.

Annually; deadhead through the growing season. Blanc Double de Coubert is a repeat-flowering Rugosa hybrid that requires only light annual pruning. Rugosa roses generally dislike severe cutting and regenerate best from younger wood. A late-winter tidy to remove dead stems and reduce height slightly, combined with deadheading through summer, keeps it flowering well.

Remove dead, damaged or crossing stems entirely. Reduce the overall height by up to one-quarter. Avoid cutting into old hard wood at the base. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flushes; leave some late hips if desired for autumn interest.