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Knock Out Rose Winter Pruning: Height Control

For 36-inch summer height, prune to 18 inches in Jan-March. Remove dead/crossing canes. Cut ¼ inch above outward-facing bud. Unpruned reaches 5 ft but looks open.

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the bud has already sprouted here

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