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Floribundas (Hybrid Polyanthas) should be pruned in the same manner as bushes, or standards of Hybrid Teas.
Grandifloras need similar pruning.
Polyanthas of the Orleans type should be cut down almost to soil level,
irrespective of growth-buds. This procedure may appear ruthless, but the next
year's plant is always made up entirely of new base-shoots. Any of the previous
year's remaining growth lacks vigour, looks very untidy, and bears very few
flowers.
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