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Deadheading roses #907204
Asked June 25, 2025, 12:19 PM EDT
Boulder County Colorado
Expert Response
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