By Waddy
Lancashire,
United Kingdom 
Due to necessity I have had to move quite a number of rose bushes. Some look to be ok but others look decidedly unhappy, with the top most leaves and any blooms left on withering although further down the bush things seem ok. Should I prune back now or leave well alone? I have given all of them copious amounts of water both before and after their move and back filled with compost and fish/blood/bone meal as well as soil.
10 Sep, 2016
Answers
I thought so...thanks for confirming Arbuthnot.
10 Sep, 2016
Yes, definitely prune back.
10 Sep, 2016
Thank you...right out with the secateurs...just as a matter of interest, how far back would you guys cut?
10 Sep, 2016
I'd go about half way on the stems. and keep watering them.
10 Sep, 2016
Thanks everyone I've now done as you've all suggested. I'll keep on watering and keep my fingers very firmly crossed. Thank you!
10 Sep, 2016
Previous question
« I have just bought a Japanese maple it's not very big and I've put it in...
I'd prune them back now and especially remove the blooms. This will give the plants a chance to adapt to their new site without having to send nutriments to the top growth.
I'm no rose expert though.
10 Sep, 2016