Planting Queen Elizabeth Roses: Do You Need to Cut the Wax-Sealed Tops?

A gardener planted two Queen Elizabeth roses; directions said "cut the tops." Canes have wax on ends. Asked what to cut.

No Pruning Needed

If roses are in pots with short canes, don't prune. The wax seals moisture; sun melts it. Mulch around base. Water daily for a month. Fertilize after first bloom (roots need time to develop feeder roots).