Expert tips on deadheading roses for a lush bloom: What gardeners need to know

Roses are a garden favorite there is so much to love about them; the blooms, the scent and the knowledge that there is a rose for pretty much every spot in the lawn or the garden .

To keep the roses in tip-top condition there are a few things to help them in their dormant season for the "best summer showing", according to the gardening experts at Hayloft.

From late summer into early autumn many roses have "a late flourish of flowers".

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To maintain their blooms for as long as possible and ensure they return with "bigger and stronger flowers", the pros claimed that it is "important to deadhead them correctly" now before the UK heads closer to winter.

The term deadheading refers to the act of removing flowers from a plant. In most instances, these are blooms that have started to age and are no longer considered attractive.

On occasion, gardeners may also find it necessary to remove flowers or buds that have been damaged. Though some plants need only be deadheaded to keep a neat and tidy appearance, others like roses will find that the process is an essential part of their overall health and vitality.

The experts said: "A pair of clean secateurs are important so that you can cut the spent flower stem back down to a leaf with five leaflets.", reports the Express .

"This encourages the rose to strengthen the stem and gives more energy to the other flowers."

According to experts at Squires Garden Centres, deadheading is a straightforward task that can be completed in just three to five minutes. They advise deadheading roses "little and often" to ensure "strong blooms" and a "fresh appearance" for multiple flowering seasons.

Additionally, mulching is another essential task to prepare roses for winter. While the ideal time to apply mulch is in early spring, it's also beneficial to do so in late autumn if the roses weren't previously mulched or if the mulch has disappeared.

To mulch, clear the ground of debris, such as leaves, and apply a thick layer of around five to 10cm of well-rotted manure, soil improver, leaf mould, or compost around the base of the rose.