Pruning Overgrown Roses

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    I am OK at pruning roses the few I have I prune feed and enjoy. But my mother in laws rose bushes (floribunda I'd presume ) are very badly overgrown to about 5 feet. The buds are now forming on the top stems. Would I be OK to cut this back to 12" in one go , as I cant see any buds that low down .:scratch: If this is OK to do would early March be the right time ?
    Please note if anything goes wrong I am a dead man , she will make my life a misery :help:
     
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    Yes i have done this a few times. To get them under control shop them back to about 15 inches, then when you see a shoot, chop them back to that shoot. You will have stems that will usually be around 12-14 inches long. You will lose the odd stem i have no doubt but it will be under control.

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      Hi Harry for increased flower production leave more older canes to remain on the bush.Established Floribundas as a general rule of thumb ,should have one third of the previous years growth cut back.Floribundas produce lots of flowers, so by leaving a greater number of canes will enhance the rose's ability to flower even more,and March should be fine,hopefully the frosts will be clear by then:)
       
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        Thanks for the replies WOO and Mr Grinch , I'll follow your advice :dbgrtmb:
         
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        And don't forget to feed them!!!:biggrin:
         
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        Stands to attention.......
        YES SIR ! :biggrin:

        just saw your reply come up on the spy thingy Armandii !
         
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        Just do as you're told,Harry!!:heehee: I must admit when I was a long haired, scruffy, oil stained overall wearing Radar Fitter in the RAF I always told officers that if I ever called them SIR it would be spelled CUR.
         
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