margaret lauterbach wrote: > >Has anyone tried shearing hybrid teas, polyanthas or floribundas instead of > >pruning above an outfacing bud? Apparently the British have been trying > >this to good effect, taking a lot of the tedious work out of growing these > >kinds of roses, if it doesn't produce a thick-growth interior. Margaret > > > > The Rosarian down the street just cuts all of his off about 8-10 inches above ground level. Doesn't look like he's doing the classic pruning, just whacking them off. He's been doing this for about 10 years that I know of and consistently has big, beautiful blooms and healthy rose stock. George