How to prune princess alexandra of kent rose

Late winter (February–March) before new growth; deadhead throughout summer. Remove dead, diseased, or inward-facing stems. Reduce healthy canes by approximately half to an outward-facing bud, stepping back regularly to ensure you are building an even, rounded shape.

Annually (late-winter main prune); deadhead throughout the season. Princess Alexandra of Kent is a rounded, repeat-flowering English shrub rose growing to around 3.5–5 ft. Annual hard pruning in late winter is important: the large, deeply cupped blooms are carried on new season's growth. Deadheading between flushes encourages the excellent rebloom this variety is known for. The rounded habit responds well to shaping as you prune.

Remove dead, diseased, or inward-facing stems. Reduce healthy canes by approximately half to an outward-facing bud, stepping back regularly to ensure you are building an even, rounded shape.