How far back can you prune a rose bush?
How far back can you prune a rose bush? about 12 inches If you have a garden type rose bush, you may prune it down to about 12 inches, leaving about four to six main canes all leaning out from the center. This generally produces a plant that is small in stature with a few large blossoms. How do you prune an overgrown rose bush? You're looking for an open center with canes that arch out. Prune out canes that cross through the center. Finally, cut back the remaining canes to one to two feet from the ground. While the...