"Tom Warner" wrote in message
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"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message
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The rose is 18 inches high and already has a fine collection of thorns, so
probably not the rootstock.
Anyone like to address my original question?
Tips on training/pruning please.
Many thanks
Tom

Just tie in the growth as required, after flowering (next year, its unlikely
to flower this year) you can remove as much of the flowered stems as you
want, or not, your choice. mulch and feed in winter.

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Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
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