What is deadheading a rosebush?
The simple answer is that by deadheading you’re cutting off the older dried up roses that are dead. Deadheading encourages new flower growth for its next growing season. Using the deadhead method is typical for the new modern breed of roses that are genetically engineered. Older roses are usually pruned, which is a different type of care for roses, and wild roses are left most of the time for a look of wildness in form. Also, for the older type rose varieties at the end of their season they will form hips or seeds that will need to be left, this will help them grow again in the next years season. Always be sure on the type of rose plant, whether you need to let hip, prune, or deadhead. It makes all the difference. By carefully deadheading your rose bush next year you’ll have great looking roses because you’ve helped the rose bush save some energy. The formation of hips on them requires the bush to spend a lot energy that it shouldn’t have to. Most bushes of any type are finicky, and re
