How to prune eglantyne rose

Late winter to early spring; deadhead after each flowering flush. Cut main stems back by about one-third, removing any dead, diseased, or very thin stems to the base. Because of Eglantyne's arching growth, open the centre of the plant to improve airflow, which helps prevent blackspot. Deadhead to the first strong leaf to encourage repeat flushes.

Annual hard prune in late winter; ongoing deadheading throughout the season. Eglantyne is a David Austin English rose with a lax, arching habit and fragrant, fully double blooms. Annual winter pruning prevents the shrub from becoming an unmanageable thicket and drives strong new flowering wood. Deadheading between flushes is important as spent blooms can ball in wet weather.

Cut main stems back by about one-third, removing any dead, diseased, or very thin stems to the base. Because of Eglantyne's arching growth, open the centre of the plant to improve airflow, which helps prevent blackspot. Deadhead to the first strong leaf to encourage repeat flushes.