Rejuvenates Old, Wooded Stems
As roses age, some canes become gnarled, unproductive wood. Cutting these out entirely stimulates new basal growth that is more fruitful. I divide my pruning efforts: rejuvenation one year, fine-tuning the next, and always watching for fresh shoots replacing the veterans!
Over time, this cycle keeps the bush perpetually young at heart—with each season bringing a new cohort of budding stems destined for large, showy flowers. It’s the closest thing to a fountain of youth in the garden world.