How can I get rid of 100's of rose suckers?
elleni
16 years ago
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How do you get rid of a rose that just won't go away?
Comments (19)Heh. Michael, if you can remove oxalis from inside your roses with Roundup and not kill the roses, you should be cutting diamonds instead of growing roses. I don't know who you people are, who can use Roundup and not kill or maim something you're trying to save. Every time I touch the stuff there's a mishap. The only thing I can safely spray is poison oak acres away from everything else. Anything else, and it doesn't matter whether I use a tiny paint brush or a sprayer with a cup over the nozzle to direct the overspray, the brush falls on a plant, the dogs knock over the tank, the solution splashes on my goggles, the cup drips, something bad happens. I get the message. I'm doomed....See Moregetting rid of suckers
Comments (2)Thank you, Rhodyman! I pruned back aggressively at the base og this rhody because the former owners of the house had started the process but never finished it. It was scraggly to say the least, very leggy and old branches with only a few leaves at the ends. I know I kinda went crazy but it was my first pruning job. I'm thinking that since I probably won't be able to plant anything over and around these roots that I'll just lower some containers of impatients or coleus or something a few inches into the ground. The last owners of my house highly neglected all the plants and shrubs in the yard resulting in me having to prune or replace (dried out and overgrown) a lot and nurse others back to health. As this is my first garden and this particular rhodo was the first I pruned, I hope it does ok next year. Based on the buds, I think it'll be alright....See MoreHow do I transplant rose suckers?
Comments (5)I just severe the little plant from the mother plant by cutting down between it and the main plant...dig and pot up. I pot them because it is easier to keep them in shade and humidity up while in a pot. Otherwise, wait until winter and you can just dig and move to new location. You probably could get by with a direct relocation if you are willing to cut back the top by about half and provide some shade. They are pretty tough customers....See MoreRoses I'm thinking of getting rid of
Comments (80)Vaporvac & Carol - Thanks! Yes, I'd love to keep it - wasn't very fond of it the first year but it has been fantastic this year. The blooms don't last long but rebloom is great and the fragrance wafts through the garden. Bees love it, too. I had thought of putting Princess Anne in front of it (was sent this one incorrectly this year, too - grrrr) but I'm not crazy about it - maybe with time as was the case w/ Corvedale ;) However, Vaporvac, you made me think of Tranquillity and Lichfield Angel - both I have seen and like, maybe Tranquillity a bit more because I can detect and like the fragrance more. I'll try one of these out - thanks again!...See Moretriple_b
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