How to prune the fairy rose

Late winter to early spring when the first buds begin to swell on the canes. Cut all canes back to 10–18 inches in late winter. Remove dead, diseased, and crossing stems entirely. During the season, snip off spent flower clusters to the nearest healthy leaf junction to encourage the next flush. For severe rejuvenation, cut all canes back to 6 inches — The Fairy rebounds quickly.

Annually; deadhead as needed through summer and early autumn. The Fairy is a compact polyantha shrub that needs only minimal annual pruning. It flowers on both old and new wood, making it forgiving of timing. In late winter, cut back to 10–18 inches and remove dead or crossing stems. Deadhead spent clusters through summer to keep the long flowering season going; stop deadheading in early autumn if you want the small ornamental hips.

Cut all canes back to 10–18 inches in late winter. Remove dead, diseased, and crossing stems entirely. During the season, snip off spent flower clusters to the nearest healthy leaf junction to encourage the next flush. For severe rejuvenation, cut all canes back to 6 inches — The Fairy rebounds quickly.