I agree with you, Dave, about not pruning any branches. Now I'm curious
about why my rose blooms only once, with maybe a few intermittent blooms
later in the season. I'm thinking that maybe I should increase/change the
fertilizer applications. I've been using only Epson Salts for this purpose,
since I try to use only organic materials on my plants. My rose is against
the side of my garden shed with a Kousa Dogwood tree in front of the
rosebush. The rose has partially climbed onto the dogwood, similar to your
rose.
Your pictures are wonderful! Thanks. Sandy