How to deadhead a rose by David Austin Roses

Deadheading a rose is the removal of finished blooms in order to encourage further blooms and improve the appearance and shape of the rose. Watch as David Austin Roses explain how to deadhead your roses at home.

There are two stages to deadheading. The first is mainly aesthetic, removing the brown finished blooms so you can enjoy the remaining flowers without interruption. The second stage encourages new blooms and helps to maintain a compact shape.

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[Donna-cckt]

I’m no expert. I appreciated this. I just walk by, snap it off and that’s my skill level. I have mainly Lillie’s and roses and too many. It hurts emotionally to chuck when the garden overflows. I know how blest I am. Planted 1000 Lilly seeds & and waiting excitedly for spring. My roses are mainly from cuttings. I have nooo idea why I am so lucky. Watching you is peaceful. You watching me would lead you to a coronary event.

[ladyela]

This is the BEST video on deadheading roses! Short, and precise. Thank you very much!!

[EngelsLawliet]

Thank you. This was explained in a way begginers like me can understand. 🌹

[Aquariusisnow]

Thank you for this easy to understand and slow motion video now I can take care of my rose bushes the right way❤❤❤

[flowerchild]

Absolutely beautiful roses!!! 🌹🤩😊🇱🇷👋 Illinois
I'm a beginner, so this video was perfect!

[yobeccz]

Excellent video! Thank you for showing exactly where to make the cut!

[peggyjohnson]

Very kind of you to share your knowledge and talents. Thank You Sir.

[BillyBob-ybht]

Great post thank you for your very kind advice.

[ily]

thank u! can’t wait to buy David Austin roses one day❤️ for now I stick with my little b&q hobby roses😊

[jacquieesposito]

thank you....nice clear instruction, very helpful

[mariedamon]

Thank you I Bern just snapping the bulb bit the flower sits on no wonder why I only get few flowers a year now I know that's great maybe I can save my rose.i brought it in memory of my aunt and cousin that passed away only a few months apart.but it smells like lemon .love it.but like I said hardly any flowers each year .but I obviously been doing it wrong

[ayeshapurcell]

Do you possibly know what roses are featured in this video?

[macsan]

Hi i ordered a david austine rose creeper and it came in a newspaper wrapping in red soil which had hardened and i had to immediately repot in a regular pot. I had to dip its ball in water so that the roots came out from the bottom area of the rootball.
had to give it an anti fungus spray as leaves were mostly brown spotted. Now many leaves have become crisp the next day and i have had to snip them.
I have kept it in shade since yesterday.
Pls advise if it will survive and advise how to care for it.
Will all leaves become crispy and fall down ?

[AndrewTerry]

Great demo - and what a lovely environment to spend a working day! I saw somewhere that when deadheading a cluster, go back as far as the 1st joint that has 5 leaves on it. Is that correct, or doesn't it matter?

[chisexton]

Hello, why do we leave the rose hips on there? What are they used for? Thank you.

[DamnBoy]

How long does it take for repeating roses to bloom again after deadheading?

[hariprasanth]

Must we apply any fungicide at the cut end. Most of the time for me it dies back. I don't know how to stop the die back.

[lauriespiker]

What is the name of the rose that you pruned in the second stage?

[melaniemike-mayer]

What brand of deadheading snips do you use?

[karmen]

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