How to prune wisley 2008 rose

Late winter (February–March); a light autumn trim can reduce wind rock. Lightly shorten stems in autumn if needed to stabilise. In late winter, prune to strong outward-facing buds, reducing stems by roughly one-third for a larger shrub or one-half for a more compact plant. Remove any dead or weak wood entirely.

Annually (late-winter main prune; optional light autumn tidy). Wisley 2008 is a repeat-flowering English shrub rose with elegantly arching stems, typically reaching around 1.2 m but manageable at 90 cm with harder pruning. Annual late-winter pruning is essential. Cut back to outward-facing buds to produce an open, wine-glass shaped framework that promotes air circulation and abundant flowering along the arching stems.

Lightly shorten stems in autumn if needed to stabilise. In late winter, prune to strong outward-facing buds, reducing stems by roughly one-third for a larger shrub or one-half for a more compact plant. Remove any dead or weak wood entirely.