Rabbits ate bare root rose new growth. Any hope for them?
Danielle C
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My new Bare root roses -one is The Alnwick Rose
Comments (15)I used to have The Alnwick Rose. I've attempted growing this rose twice and in conclusion, there are three things that I don't like about it: 1) Most of the time, the scent is not always present. A huge let down. 2) the flower form is small and the petals scatter quickly. 3) I don't like the colour - it fades quickly to a glistering white/ pale pink colour. The only good thing about this rose is that it repeats quite fast....See MoreBare Root Roses Had Leaves When I Bought Them
Comments (4)It sounds like you've done a good job of researching and tried to correct some of your mistakes. We all do things we shouldn't when we first start out (and even later when we THINK we know what to do). I did the same thing you did on my first rose - planted it first and then read about what I should have done....The fresh manure is not a good thing. If applied too thickly it can burn the roots. Make sure that you keep your rose well watered, but not too much water until your rose leafs out more fully. Clay soil retains water so don't drown your rose until the rose develops roots and foliage that will actually need that water. Try and keep the wind away from the tender new growth until it develops a root system. A wind screen can help. Usually roots and leaves develop together, but when the bareroot has been feeding on itself in the bag(instead of the nutrients in the soil), the growth will be even more susceptible to drying out. I can't tell you if your rose will survive. They can be really tough some times. In my case on my first rose I got so worried I ended up digging it back up and doing it right. That rose then lasted a good 22 years. Good luck btw.....Maryl...See Morebare root growth question or two....
Comments (5)Or, leave them be and remove them when they bloom so you can enjoy the flower indoors. When planting bare root roses I typically prune off the cane down to an outward facing bud right off the bat. That removes some buds that will grow into the center of the bush. The top bud will produce the strongest cane. This often means I remove a few healthy inward facing buds but all the plant's energy can immediately go toward a bud that's staying on the bush. It's easier to do when you can hold it in your hand at eye level and do the pruning....See MoreBlind growth and candelabras on 1st year bare root roses
Comments (4)Thanks michaelg. Hmm. We did not get that low a low though we did have some frost warnings for tender plants on several overnights, I thought. Some of the bare roots were certainly healthier than others, though a couple that I thought had what appeared to be more cane damage than others seem to be doing better now. The tips do have/had a browning, like the last most tip of leaf growth died. I can't say the growth looked wilted though. I thought I was watering sufficiently and our rainfall was pretty good. Maybe it was insect damage. I think I will try and take some pictures and post here later on. I will leave them as is and not trim back any of the leaves. Hopefully they are working on deep roots....See Moreellatiarella (SW Mich 6a)
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