It sounds like Dr. Huey, a very common understock for grafted roses. It can
easily grow from the main stem if the graft variety has died. Dr. Huey is a
deep purple red, you can find pictures of it on the web at:

http://www.ph-rose-gardens.com/00704.htm

Tim


"ScoobyRCP" wrote in message
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Greetings gang.....

I have a rather weird question. I have lost my tag off a rose (therefore
can't
help with identification) that I was anticipating moving for several
reasons.
this rose was thought to be a small shrub variety, nearly thornless with
small
white flowers, profusely blooming but very susceptible to mildew.

Before getting a chance to move it this year duw to nearly constant rains,
I
noticed that the flowers are now red (not from sucker growth I might add).
How
is this possible, am I brain dead and not remembering this bush
correctly??

Any ideas welcome

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