There's a simple task that gardeners can do to encourage their roses to keep growing bigger and better flowers throughout the summer06:14, 13 Jun 2026Roses are a timeless and stunning flower to cultivate in the garden, adding a splash of colour to any outdoor space with their diverse range of hues. Gardeners may have spotted that their roses have already started to flower, and there's a straightforward job that everyone can carry out to help the plant produce larger and more impressive blooms throughout summer and into early autumn.‌All gardeners need to do is give their roses a little trim, a practice known as deadheading. The deadheading process is actually remarkably simple, and it won't eat up too much of your time.‌However, gardening expert and TikTok creator Michael Griffiths has suggested that many gardeners are actually deadheading their roses the wrong way.‌It's not just about cutting off the faded and drooping rose heads. There's a second stage that many people miss, and this is what prompts roses to produce more flowers.In a recent video, Michael said: "Do you know there are two steps to deadheading roses, but most people stop at step one."‌The first stage of the deadheading process is to remove those which are looking a little worse for wear. Gardeners will want to identify the roses which are in need of deadheading, reports the Express.These blooms will be spent, appear wilted, or even starting to lose their colour. Simply snip away the rose head at the base of the rose where it meets the stem.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌This can be applied to individual spent blooms, while leaving any remaining flowers intact. Michael explained that the second stage of deadheading is the crucial step that encourages roses to flower repeatedly throughout the summer, and one that shouldn't be overlooked.If you have a cluster of roses, you need to locate where it ends. Then, trace the stem downwards to find the next set of five leaves - and it must be five.Cut the stem just above this cluster of leaves. This will help redirect energy away from any flowers and buds that are past their best.‌Michael said: "Now you have a stronger bud which encourages more flowers."Allow the buds to bloom until they are spent, and only then should you deadhead above the five leaves. A thorough pruning of your roses won't be necessary until later in the year.On occasion, it may be possible to deadhead individual roses simply by pinching off the spent bloom. An added benefit of deadheading roses is that it lowers the risk of fungal infections taking hold.‌The sooner you deadhead your roses, the quicker new blooms will emerge, as the energy being used by the spent flower will be redirected to the buds, producing fresh flowers in turn. Deadheading will also keep your rose bushes looking neat and tidy.The Royal Horticultural Society advised that deadheading plants on a regular basis is best practice, regardless of the time of year. The RHS said: "Gently snap the faded flowers off hybrid tea roses, breaking the stalk just below the head. This method encourages more blooms more quickly compared to cutting with secateurs."For other roses, snip off individual flowers or clusters of flowers down to just above the next leaf."Article continues belowIt also offered a handy tip to prevent rose petals from dropping too soon. The RHS explained: "The petals of rose flowers become loose as they age, so to prevent them going everywhere when you deadhead, cup each flower in your hand before you cut through the stalk."