I know next to nothing about roses @Oldmoondog, but as this is an old thread, and there's a current rose thread on the forum, you might find your query answered better there. I'll find the link for you
@lewisrvaughan I would consider removing up to one third of the stems back to the base every year during the early spring prune as this will renew vigour and stimulate new stems. You then train in those new stems to maintain your framework.
Give it a good feed of slow release fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted horse manure or garden compost.
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I'll find the link for you
Here you go - this is the current 'last page' so if you post , someone will come along and help you
https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1071462/roses-spring-summer-2023/p230
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Give it a good feed of slow release fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted horse manure or garden compost.
I can't see much wrong with your rose.. a couple of crispy leaves that's all..
No idea why I said 'Bathsheba' was evergreen 5 years ago..