How to prune munstead wood rose

Late winter to early spring; deadhead after each flowering flush through summer into autumn. Cut main stems back by one-third to one-half, shorten side-shoots to 2-3 buds. Open up the centre by removing a few of the oldest, woodiest canes at the base every 2-3 years to rejuvenate.

Annually (light to moderate prune); deadhead every 1-2 weeks during blooming. Munstead Wood is a compact David Austin shrub rose whose dense, cupped crimson blooms appear on a naturally tidy plant. Prune moderately in late winter — reduce by one-third and remove dead or crossing wood. Its bushy habit means less hard renovation is needed than with hybrid teas. Deadhead to extend the bloom season.

Cut main stems back by one-third to one-half, shorten side-shoots to 2-3 buds. Open up the centre by removing a few of the oldest, woodiest canes at the base every 2-3 years to rejuvenate.