Spider wrote:

I have a climbing rose that flowers profusely (white flowers)
but very few of the flowers open out properly.
Most half open, and stay that way until they die.

Is this likely to be due to some lack in the soil?
And is there any treatment that might solve the problem?

Some roses do it more than others, but have a look at the link below on
rose 'balling'.
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http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/...e.aspx?pid=627

Thanks very much for the info.
It seems in my case there is nothing for it but to dig up the rose.
Maybe it will be happier somewhere else;
I'll try transferring it, though I guess this is not the best time for that.

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