How to prune roses in autumn – and which types to avoid trimming if you want them to flower next year

Closeup of pink roses growing on rose plant in garden.

If you’re wondering how to prune roses in autumn, there are a few things you need to know before you get started.

For one, you shouldn’t be hard pruning roses this season – it’s more about giving your plants a quick tidy-up and preparing them for the colder weather ahead. The best time to prune roses also depends on the type of rose you’re growing – shrub, climbing and hybrid, to name a few – so you’ll need to approach each of them a slightly different way at this time of the year.