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28-05-2005, 03:54 PM
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Red roses on John F Kennedy and Sultry
Last year, I had small red roses branching off of my John F. Kennedy
rose (which we all know is white). This year, I have the same branching off of my Sultry (which is more melon). The Sultry, I might be able to understand, if it was hybirded with a red rose, but red and white on the same bush? They share the same bed, but are at least 8 feet apart and none of the others are doing it, at least not yet!  Anyone have a clue? Thanks! Helen |
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28-05-2005, 06:46 PM
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"Helen, EA in PA" wrote in message ups.com... Last year, I had small red roses branching off of my John F. Kennedy rose (which we all know is white). This year, I have the same branching off of my Sultry (which is more melon). The Sultry, I might be able to understand, if it was hybirded with a red rose, but red and white on the same bush? They share the same bed, but are at least 8 feet apart and none of the others are doing it, at least not yet! Anyone have a clue? Thanks! Helen Depending on where they're coming from....a possible explanation is that you're seeing growth from the original rootstock, instead of the grafted rose up top. Several popular rootstocks are red, such as Dr. Huey? That could be it. JimS. Seattle |
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28-05-2005, 07:44 PM
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"JimS." wrote in message
... "Helen, EA in PA" wrote in message ups.com... Last year, I had small red roses branching off of my John F. Kennedy rose (which we all know is white). This year, I have the same branching off of my Sultry (which is more melon). The Sultry, I might be able to understand, if it was hybirded with a red rose, but red and white on the same bush? They share the same bed, but are at least 8 feet apart and none of the others are doing it, at least not yet! Anyone have a clue? Thanks! Helen Depending on where they're coming from....a possible explanation is that you're seeing growth from the original rootstock, instead of the grafted rose up top. Several popular rootstocks are red, such as Dr. Huey? That could be it. JimS. Seattle Just to add to what Jim said: If your plants are reverting, the more rigorous root stock will kill off the scion in time. Cut out anything growing below the bud union. It won't hurt the root stock and will protect the scion (top part of the rose - the part you want). Gail near San Antonio TX Zone 8 |
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29-05-2005, 02:39 AM
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Jim and Gail, thanks so much. The red shoots are coming out very low,
I'll look tomorrow and see if they are coming out below the bud union. Helen |
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