You can prune off the excess branches and start digging them up now. This will not harm the rose. It's winding down anyway. A little later is fine too, but it's better to do it now before it gets too cold.
Because it is a 'standard' rose, just give the top lollipop shape a light prune. Prune back straggly, stray and weak growth back first, and give all the branches a general prune of around one third off. Try to chop around the base as wide as possible to not disturb too much of the root area. Make sure your chosen container/pot is big and deep enough with good size drainage holes. It should be fine.
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You can prune off the excess branches and start digging them up now. This will not harm the rose. It's winding down anyway. A little later is fine too, but it's better to do it now before it gets too cold.
Last edited: 08 November 2017 17:53:29
Thanks for that.
This is what the tree looks like now - how much should I prune back, and if I leave it as it is will it do any harm?
Because it is a 'standard' rose, just give the top lollipop shape a light prune. Prune back straggly, stray and weak growth back first, and give all the branches a general prune of around one third off. Try to chop around the base as wide as possible to not disturb too much of the root area. Make sure your chosen container/pot is big and deep enough with good size drainage holes. It should be fine.
Thanks
Your advice is much appreciated.