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Deadheading roses #907204

Asked June 25, 2025, 12:19 PM EDT

What are the best practices for just cutting off the spent rose? Before the next node or after?

Boulder County Colorado

Expert Response

Hello, 

Thank you for reaching out to Boulder County Extension Master Gardeners. The best practice for deadheading roses is just the stem with five leaflets. 

For more information on rose growing, I would recommend reading the following resources: 
- https://sam.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2019/08/August-24-2019-Deadheading.pdf
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-proper-way-deadhead-roses
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 25, 2025, 8:38 PM EDT

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