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Originally Posted by Donwill[_2_]
We have a shrub rose as above which we planted approx a year ago.
Unfortunately it appears to have a very untidy habit, however, the scent
is superb which is why we purchased it.
I noticed in Bodnant some years ago that they have one on one of the
terraces, (they probably have many) it had been pruned down to about
12 inches presumably to keep it in order.
Would this be the best way to keep it from getting too untidy?
Regards
Don
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This is presumably the David Austin rose. If so, they tend to have a sprawly habit, and the flowers are so heavy that they pull down their branches. Gertrude Jekyll is a particularly strong grower.
As to pruning, if you think that what Bodnant did will help, try it for next year. Otherwise, go onto David Austin's website and look at his advice on care of "English roses".