How to prune frau dagmar hartopp rose

Late winter to early spring (February–March). Cut out dead or winter-damaged stems to healthy wood. Lightly reduce overall height by up to one-fifth. To enjoy the decorative hips, allow late-season flowers to set fruit rather than deadheading them.

Annually; selective deadheading early in the season, then leave for hips. Frau Dagmar Hartopp is a compact, repeat-flowering Rugosa rose valued for its pale pink blooms and generous red hips. It needs very little pruning — remove dead or damaged wood in late winter and lightly reduce height. Heavy pruning weakens Rugosas; keep it light. Leave late flowers for the ornamental hip crop.

Cut out dead or winter-damaged stems to healthy wood. Lightly reduce overall height by up to one-fifth. To enjoy the decorative hips, allow late-season flowers to set fruit rather than deadheading them.