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"Denny" wrote in message
...
I have an extremely old rose bush in my back yard, it
was planted in the 1950's by my grandfather as a present to
my grandmother when they retired.

My grandmamma is now 97 and in the nursing home. the
Rose needs HELP.

I know nothing! about Roses and their care but here are
the two issues that I am facing

1) I know roses need to be pruned and I don't think that
has happened in years, its been a couple of years since it
flowered but I do know the bush is still alive. Is there
anything I can do to bring this rose back to life and make
it pretty again?

There are rose pruning articles online but I think since you
know nothing about roses you might better talk with a local
nursery or botanic gardens. They can show you what you need
to do. I'm concerned that it hasn't flowered in years. If
it's a grafted rose, it might well have reverted to the
rootstock, most of which have no flowers or none that you
want.

2) due to my Gmom's age and her will the house may need to
be sold soon, I would love to take the rose plant with me
when I leave, as a symbol of the love that these two
wonderful people had for each other. Can anyone help me with
removal and transport?

It might be better to take a cutting (or several) and grow
new roses out of the old one, assuming it hasn't reverted to
rootstock. Trying to dig up a rose that long established
might well kill it.
http://www.ars.org/d5web/1001124/exp...124& U=1&SS=1
If that link doesn't work, go to the American Rose Society
(www.ars.org) and do a site search on propogating or
pruning, whatever your interest.

HTH - Gail


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"Denny" wrote in message
...
I have an extremely old rose bush in my back yard, it
was planted in the 1950's by my grandfather as a present to
my grandmother when they retired.

My grandmamma is now 97 and in the nursing home. the
Rose needs HELP.

I know nothing! about Roses and their care but here are
the two issues that I am facing

1) I know roses need to be pruned and I don't think that
has happened in years, its been a couple of years since it
flowered but I do know the bush is still alive. Is there
anything I can do to bring this rose back to life and make
it pretty again?

There are rose pruning articles online but I think since you
know nothing about roses you might better talk with a local
nursery or botanic gardens. They can show you what you need
to do. I'm concerned that it hasn't flowered in years. If
it's a grafted rose, it might well have reverted to the
rootstock, most of which have no flowers or none that you
want.

2) due to my Gmom's age and her will the house may need to
be sold soon, I would love to take the rose plant with me
when I leave, as a symbol of the love that these two
wonderful people had for each other. Can anyone help me with
removal and transport?

It might be better to take a cutting (or several) and grow
new roses out of the old one, assuming it hasn't reverted to
rootstock. Trying to dig up a rose that long established
might well kill it.
http://www.ars.org/d5web/1001124/exp...124& U=1&SS=1
If that link doesn't work, go to the American Rose Society
(www.ars.org) and do a site search on propogating or
pruning, whatever your interest.

HTH - Gail


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"Denny" wrote in message
...
I have an extremely old rose bush in my back yard, it
was planted in the 1950's by my grandfather as a present to
my grandmother when they retired.

My grandmamma is now 97 and in the nursing home. the
Rose needs HELP.

I know nothing! about Roses and their care but here are
the two issues that I am facing

1) I know roses need to be pruned and I don't think that
has happened in years, its been a couple of years since it
flowered but I do know the bush is still alive. Is there
anything I can do to bring this rose back to life and make
it pretty again?

There are rose pruning articles online but I think since you
know nothing about roses you might better talk with a local
nursery or botanic gardens. They can show you what you need
to do. I'm concerned that it hasn't flowered in years. If
it's a grafted rose, it might well have reverted to the
rootstock, most of which have no flowers or none that you
want.

2) due to my Gmom's age and her will the house may need to
be sold soon, I would love to take the rose plant with me
when I leave, as a symbol of the love that these two
wonderful people had for each other. Can anyone help me with
removal and transport?

It might be better to take a cutting (or several) and grow
new roses out of the old one, assuming it hasn't reverted to
rootstock. Trying to dig up a rose that long established
might well kill it.
http://www.ars.org/d5web/1001124/exp...124& U=1&SS=1
If that link doesn't work, go to the American Rose Society
(www.ars.org) and do a site search on propogating or
pruning, whatever your interest.

HTH - Gail


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