How to prune sexy rexy rose

Late winter to early spring; deadhead spent clusters throughout the growing season. Reduce overall height by one-third, remove any canes older than 3–4 years at the base, and clear crossing or rubbing stems. Deadhead promptly back to a healthy 5-leaflet leaf to prevent balling and promote fresh trusses.

Annually; deadhead every 1–2 weeks in season. Sexy Rexy is a prolific floribunda bearing large clusters of soft pink blooms. Annual moderate pruning in late winter maintains shape and productivity. Deadheading spent trusses is especially important here because spent flowers can ball in damp conditions — keeping heads removed improves air movement and prevents disease as well as extending bloom.

Reduce overall height by one-third, remove any canes older than 3–4 years at the base, and clear crossing or rubbing stems. Deadhead promptly back to a healthy 5-leaflet leaf to prevent balling and promote fresh trusses.