How to prune falstaff rose

Late winter to early spring before bud break; deadhead after each bloom flush through summer and early autumn. Cut back main canes by one-third to one-half, reduce laterals to 2-3 buds. Remove any crossing or inward-growing stems to open up the centre and reduce humidity that can encourage disease.

Annually (moderate prune); deadhead regularly through the blooming season. Falstaff is a richly fragrant David Austin shrub rose with a strongly upright, bushy habit and deep crimson cupped blooms. Prune moderately in late winter — reduce main stems by one-third to one-half and shorten side-shoots to 2-3 buds. Its vigorous growth may need thinning in the centre to improve airflow. Deadhead to promote repeat blooming.

Cut back main canes by one-third to one-half, reduce laterals to 2-3 buds. Remove any crossing or inward-growing stems to open up the centre and reduce humidity that can encourage disease.