Our Knockout Roses Are Out Of Control. Large At The Base Almost Like Regular Old Rose Bushes.

How far can I cut them back without damaging or killing the whole bush?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 09/16/2022 @ 9:12 am

This will be in Spring, and you can cut the plant back by about 1/3. Whether this be across the top, or just removing 1/3 of the plant's branches. Here is an article for more information:

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