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Thornless rose
I have some thornless roses that whilst very fragrant do not grow very tall
& really struggle to bloom, it seem every bug on earth wants to chew them, thats besides the black spot! I have tried to keep them as best I can as I've not been able to find new varieties here, in fact none available at all for the last 5 - 8 years. They are about waist high, & struggle to get any bigger. One now has a VERY large shoot that is coming from near the ground, it is almost 5 times the size of the original plant. As I know nothing about these, can I assume that this large growth is coming from a (graft)?. Is this how they are propagated? By the way it is spring where I live in the southern hemisphere. I would hate to loose them, as when I go to friends houses to pick roses I forget that there's have thorns! Thanks in advance for any replies Pat |
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"PatC" wrote in message
... I have some thornless roses that whilst very fragrant do not grow very tall & really struggle to bloom, it seem every bug on earth wants to chew them, thats besides the black spot! I have tried to keep them as best I can as I've not been able to find new varieties here, in fact none available at all for the last 5 - 8 years. Where are you? They are about waist high, & struggle to get any bigger. One now has a VERY large shoot that is coming from near the ground, it is almost 5 times the size of the original plant. That could be a reversion to the root stock. In my neck of the woods (Texas), there are a bunch of "wild" roses that turn out to be Dr. Huey - the rootstock for many modern roses in this area. If the long cane is coming from *below* the bud union (that knotty thing that canes are supposed to grow out of), then it is definitely from the root stock and should be cut off, else the rootstock will eventually kill the top part (called the "scion", IIRC). Most root stocks are from roses that aren't particularly desirable in and of themselves. Some won't bloom at all, others (like Dr. Huey) bloom once per year. As I know nothing about these, can I assume that this large growth is coming from a (graft)?. Is this how they are propagated? By the way it is spring where I live in the southern hemisphere. Re propagation: Depends. Most modern roses are grafted, although more are being grown on their own roots, like antique or old garden roses. You can often get a new rose from an old plant by taking a cutting. If you're interested in how to do that, I can direct you to some sites. I would hate to loose them, as when I go to friends houses to pick roses I forget that there's have thorns! Why not ask if you can take cuttings from your friends' roses to grow for yourself? Spring is a good time to do that. If successful, the cuttings should be ready to plant by Fall. Thanks in advance for any replies Pat Good luck! Gail near San Antonio TX USA --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.783 / Virus Database: 529 - Release Date: 10/26/2004 |
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"PatC" wrote in message
... I have some thornless roses that whilst very fragrant do not grow very tall & really struggle to bloom, it seem every bug on earth wants to chew them, thats besides the black spot! I have tried to keep them as best I can as I've not been able to find new varieties here, in fact none available at all for the last 5 - 8 years. Where are you? They are about waist high, & struggle to get any bigger. One now has a VERY large shoot that is coming from near the ground, it is almost 5 times the size of the original plant. That could be a reversion to the root stock. In my neck of the woods (Texas), there are a bunch of "wild" roses that turn out to be Dr. Huey - the rootstock for many modern roses in this area. If the long cane is coming from *below* the bud union (that knotty thing that canes are supposed to grow out of), then it is definitely from the root stock and should be cut off, else the rootstock will eventually kill the top part (called the "scion", IIRC). Most root stocks are from roses that aren't particularly desirable in and of themselves. Some won't bloom at all, others (like Dr. Huey) bloom once per year. As I know nothing about these, can I assume that this large growth is coming from a (graft)?. Is this how they are propagated? By the way it is spring where I live in the southern hemisphere. Re propagation: Depends. Most modern roses are grafted, although more are being grown on their own roots, like antique or old garden roses. You can often get a new rose from an old plant by taking a cutting. If you're interested in how to do that, I can direct you to some sites. I would hate to loose them, as when I go to friends houses to pick roses I forget that there's have thorns! Why not ask if you can take cuttings from your friends' roses to grow for yourself? Spring is a good time to do that. If successful, the cuttings should be ready to plant by Fall. Thanks in advance for any replies Pat Good luck! Gail near San Antonio TX USA --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.783 / Virus Database: 529 - Release Date: 10/26/2004 |
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