"Jacky" wrote in message
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"JimS." wrote in message

Does anyone else have a Disneyland Rose from J&P?
I bought one of these own-roots this year and planted it a couple of
months ago. It came with a great root system
, it's quite a healthy specimen, and it's doing very well.

But mine has an odd form to it. It seems to be spreading out
like ground cover--growing bushier but staying kind of
flat. Fairly small canes but plenty of breaks.
No buds yet, still too young.
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Was wondering myself why the roses
seem to be growing slower than I expected. Only getting afternoon sun,
maybe its not enough? or new plants may need to get established
before the benefit of a great bloom.
Trying to practice patience and resist the urge to fuss with them for now.


I definitely woudn't mess with them, if I were you. I planted a couple of
other new roses at the same time, and they are growing totally differently.
I'm sure what we're seeing is just the way they grow. J&P probably
developed this specifically for Disneyland to use as a lower-growing bush
type rose, thus the unusual form. And the lack of blooms so far-- they're
really young plants still, I wouldn't expect to see anything on them yet
anyway. My other new roses nearby don't have any yet either.

So far, I haven't found bottled patience in the garden store, but I keep
looking.... I really need some too-- but I need it NOW!

JimS.
Seattle