What type of rose bush do I have

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    I have just taken a new house and in the garden is this tall type of rose. It has a very long, bare prickly stem and all the flowers are at the top - about 5-6ft high.

    What I need to know is what type of rose bush is this (tree/floribunda/hybrid etc.) and how / when do I prune it ie. how far down do I cut it at the end of the season for it to grow again next year? I'm new to this so any advice appreciated.
     
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    Hi Barryman Is it part of the other Rose canes that I can see or is it on its own,Looks like its been just left to cope and overgrown,If it were me I would give it some support,strap it upright and train it to become a Standard,and best time for Pruning is in February,I would cut back by two thirds down to an outward facing Bud:)

    This link should help:)

    http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/pruning-rose-family-reference-sheet-t20298.html
     
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    Hi Freesia I think you will find that Dog Roses have 5 petals:)
    ----------Dog Rose----------------------Standard/Floribunda
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    silly me. great start eh?
     
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    Hi Freesia Welcome,lovely username ,its a great start, don,t worry about about it ,Done it myself many times ,and will do it again in the future,no doubt about that:dh::thmb::)
     
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    could be a florabunda rose gone wild.same applies. cut it in half. freesia
     
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