Spring Pruning Guide for Texas Roses: How Much to Cut and When to Stop

General Rule (Modern Roses: HT, Floribunda, Shrub)

• Prune ⅓ to ½ of cane length, but never below 12 inches from ground.
• Leave canes with active buds alone. Prune budless canes to match height.
• After those buds bloom, cut those canes down to the same level.

Why Not Wait?

Modern roses are everblooming. Waiting for "no buds" means waiting forever. Pruning maintains health, shape, and future bloom quantity.