How to prune paul's himalayan musk rose

Immediately after flowering (summer). After flowering, cut out a few of the oldest, most congested canes entirely. Shorten flowered side-shoots to 3–5 leaves. Avoid major pruning in winter as this removes next year's blooms entirely.

Annually after flowering; can be left largely unpruned on large trees. Paul's Himalayan Musk is an extremely vigorous once-flowering rambler — it can reach 10 m or more — and typically needs little pruning once established. Prune only after flowering. On a large tree it is usually left to roam freely; in a smaller garden, remove some older canes after bloom to keep it manageable.

After flowering, cut out a few of the oldest, most congested canes entirely. Shorten flowered side-shoots to 3–5 leaves. Avoid major pruning in winter as this removes next year's blooms entirely.