Kenneth, my SotR is...five?...years old. I've never done more than just tipped the canes back for summer pruning, trying to let it build some mass. But I'm going to be pruning this weekend and next week, and may be a little more aggressive this year. I think the summer pruning has prevented octopus canes, and promoted more laterals. But It's a favorite. I love the color and the changing scent: I get damask, light myrrh and even pepper at times.

I'll also be interested to see how it takes to pegging.