How to prune wildeve rose

Late winter (February–March) before new growth begins; deadhead throughout summer. Remove any dead, diseased, or weak stems first. Prune healthy remaining canes back by approximately half to an outward-facing bud, creating an open, well-balanced framework. The arching stems can be retained slightly longer to preserve the graceful habit.

Annually (late-winter main prune); deadhead throughout the season. Wildeve is a repeat-flowering English shrub rose with an arching habit, RHS Award of Garden Merit holder, growing 90–120 cm tall. Annual late-winter pruning maintains vigour and shape. Cut stems back by roughly half, removing weak or dead growth. Deadheading between flushes helps sustain the repeat-blooming performance this variety is valued for.

Remove any dead, diseased, or weak stems first. Prune healthy remaining canes back by approximately half to an outward-facing bud, creating an open, well-balanced framework. The arching stems can be retained slightly longer to preserve the graceful habit.