How to Deadhead a Repeating Rose Bush, With Some Summer Pruning
In this example, we are using the vigorous, repeat flowering rambler, Narrow Waters, but the principle applies to most roses that require deadheading, which means most roses that are popular today!
Deadheading back to a breaking bud gives the rose a head start on re-flowering.
Do I Deadhead Roses that Flower Once Each Summer?
No, when a mature rose that flowers once a year has flowered, leave it to make attractive rose hips.
Only deadhead these roses while they are young and still reaching mature size, to help them conserve energy for growth.
Some roses, like the hugely popular Flower Carpet series, reliably deadhead themselves, although it helps to sweep over the top of the bush with a suitable stick to help knock off the faded blooms.