Deadheading and Pruning Knockout & Drift Rose Trees After First Flush - SC Zone 8

The first flush is done and it's time to deadhead the Knockout and Drift Rose Trees! I deadhead and lightly prune to keep the shape instead of looking for outward facing buds or 5 leaflet sets, etc. For Drift Roses, I take off the clumps of flowers and then shape around the edges. Don't forget this is also the time to fertilize the roses as they get ready for lots of new growth and a second flush!
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Thanks! We love her!

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I also use Rose-tone. I also use Great Big Roses once or twice a month. Great video on pruning those rose trees.

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A rabbit ate my rose to the ground but after just two applications of Great Big Roses my rose, although only a few inches tall, is covered in rose buds. Not to mention new stronger canes have been popping out like crazy on all my other roses.

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@@Ugottabekiddinme wow thats really great to hear. Im glad its doing better since being eaten by the rabbit.

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Thanks much! I’ll have to check out the Great Big Roses.

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They are very resilient!