Deadheading roses - question

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    So, I am diligently dead heading my repeat flowering roses, but what should I do when the entire brace has finished?

    For example, I've attached a photo of my Euatacia Vye, whith one bloom and one bid left. What would I do with this once they have finished? Should this branch be cut back?
     

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    I usually cut back to a point below where the last flower appeared.
    On yours, that seem to be where I've put the yellow mark:
    roseprune.jpg
     
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      Super @BobTG , makes perfect sense. Thanks!
       
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      I cut it just above a bud that is facing in a good direction - or one facing the least worst.
       
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