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I planted 3 rose bushes this year, so they are young. They keep
blooming, but the blooms don't last that long before the petals fall
off. Then its waiting for new buds to grow and rebloom. I prune
the
old blooms off.

Is this normal? Somebody told me that once they bloom, the flowers
are supposed to stay for quite awhile?

It depends on the type of rose you have,
as well as weather and other conditions.
I would recommend patience, since your
roses are only recently planted. It can
take months or more for a rose to become
established. Once they're established,
you will get a better idea of their
performance.

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8 USA