A popular climbing or shrub rose known for its large, fragrant blooms, roses 'Constance Spry' benefits from pruning to maintain health and encourage flowering. The technique involves reducing main canes by one-third and thinning out crowded stems, focusing on crossing or dead branches to improve air circulation. Optimal timing is during late winter to early spring before new growth begins. Annual pruning ensures vigorous growth, enhances bloom quality, and preserves the plant's classic shape, vital for its aesthetic and vigor.
Pruning techniques