I hope the roofers haven't killed my roses.
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Yikes! Did I kill my climbing rose?!
Comments (9)Is it tougher to move a plant in a climate that has no true winters? Perhaps the plants get too big--the plants can't stand the huge reduction in size once people get around to moving them. Or does the winter reset the biological clock of a rose? A large shrub or climbing root will have a much larger root system than a Hybrid Tea, even though both are on Dr. Huey. I just dug up a Tropicana that was in the ground for perhaps 5 years. The anchor roots were pretty thick, but probably not a whole lot longer than when I first planted them. On the other hand, a big shrub can grow roots several feet long. Transplanted bushes often grow better once I've eliminated the tree root competition. I also carried off a 5 gallon pail of invasive tree roots to the compost pile. I typically move as much of the plant as I can. Even though I'm I stroke survivor who is just 5' 2", I can move a pretty big bush....See MoreHoping I Didn't Kill My New Valencia
Comments (5)No, it's didn't smell, just looked icky - but I think that was just because it was very muddy dirt it was in. It's been in the new pot for almost a week, and the canes are still green, and where I pruned it back it seems to be healing ok. Weather has been rather decent here in NJ so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!...See MoreDidn't kill my rose yet-what is it &what should I do with it?
Comments (7)Thanks for the ideas. I could go crazy with orange roses apparently! I think I'll have to rule out Amber Queen which does look right but I think this plant has been in the ground longer than the 80s. The previous owner thought it had been in since the greenhouse was installed in the late 50s or early 60s. The classy fence post is newer. :) What makes a climber a climber instead of something that was pruned funny? Aside from the obvious trunks, this one doesn't put out any long branches. But it's had so much "shaping" I can't tell....See MoreI haven't posted in awhile...so I thought I'd catch up
Comments (9)Nice to hear from you Robert. I have companion plants to share with you -iris, dayliiles, and daffodils for sure. If you have a spare climbing pinkie, I would love to have one to climb on my deck (per your suggestion). Also per your suggestion, I put in a rose swag in the spot where you advised me needed roses (at the top of the embankment of daylilies). Keep us posted on your progress. Kathy...See MoreOutsidePlaying
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