Pruning old rose bush

Thanks, MaizieD. Husband wants to move it too, but chopping back and moving it might be a step too far? It’s right next to an apple tree and they both need more space really.

Roses are usually pretty tough and tenacious of life. I think it would be fine if cut back quite severely.

I would cut it back by about half now, taking out any dead wood, and feed it and prune it properly in the spring.

I believe that you prune roses in late Winter but there will be rose experts along to tell you soon😃