Zeffy is a repeat bloomer? For the vast majority of folks Zeffy does not give a true repeat (6-10 blooms after the spring flush is not a repeat bloom). Sounds like it will be better to heavily prune Zeffy after the spring flush... treat it like a one time bloomer.

Like you, due to RRD, I feel like pruning off the tips of all canes on my Zeffy just in case there was any infestation, something that usually starts at the tips. Also like you, I don't know if that will achieve anything.

I get sporadic rebloom. It's been very good the past two years. Nothing like the spring flush though. I think if you bloom now, you will still get a nice spring bloom.

Thank you, everyone! Mine does repeat somewhat, but not reliable. I also posted question on the Antique forum. I am leaning towards doing a heavy pruning on one of those. Will try my best to remember to update everyone when it is boom season. Thanks again

Whether you get a rebloom or not in your area, it is classed as remontant. Which means it blooms on new wood. So it can be pruned in the spring.

It's a very easy prune. Take your shovel and dig it out. Say goodbye to the stingy blooming mildew magnet.

It sure blooms on new wood which makes it blooms continuously for 5 weeks in the spring - first on old wood then on new growth - but the new growth bloom is not as bountiful.

Well there is a place for the stingy bloomer... especially when it is one so beautiful and strongly fragrant. My Zeffy is nicely situated at the back of a narrow bed with a pink double knock out in front of it. Zeffy starts blooming earlier than the pink double knock out but of course after Zeffy is done the pink double knock out holds down the provision of color for that spot till frost.