How far down can I prune them this coming winter?

Sep 13, When cutting off roses from the bush, cut the stem at an angle where it meets a new leaf line. Trim off fresh rose buds to enjoy in a vase indoors with helpf.

Plant the rose cuttings at any point throughout the year.

Jul 26, The method I prefer to use for deadheading roses is to prune the old blooms off down to the first 5-leaf junction with the cane at a slight angle leaving approximately 3/16 to 1/4 of an inch ( cm.) above that junction.

The amount of cane left above the 5-leaf junction helps cutting roses from bush the new growth and future bloom (s).