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Initial post 26 APR 07 by indoor rose garden
Any suggestions?

My neighbor moved in recently. At my request, my husband talked to him and asked if he minded if I take care of his roses because I like them so much and don't have space for many at our place.

My neighbor has a bush that is growing sideways and, with heavy winds and rain in the last couple of months, has fallen over.

It was leaning so much to start with that the roots are not sticking out (It didn't have far to fall.), although the ground has lifted somewhat on the root side.

I think it was growing toward the sunlight and also somebody clipped off the stems on the opposite side( The ones that could have counter-balanced the plant.)

I don't know what kind of rose it is. When I first looked at it I thought it was a climbing. It has lots of stems that are about an inch thick. They are growing long. The bush is probably 6 ft. 'tall' ( It would be if it was standing up.)

It has lots of healthy growth and buds, but has no support.

Should I cut it way back and give it some support to try to help it grow the right way? Maybe dig it up and plant it more towards the sun so it's not stretching toward the sunnier spot? Anyone's help greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Reply #1 of 3 posted 27 APR 07 by Wendy C
The first thing to do is getting it up right again. When warm weather comes the exposed roots are going to cause lots of problems for it.

If you are going to move it while you're at it, prune the bush to 1/3 its height. Have the new planting hole ready first. Dig at the drip line, the furthest edges of the foliage, to get as much of the root ball as possible. Water it really well, but wait to feed until it's bloomed.

Best of luck
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Reply #2 of 3 posted 27 APR 07 by indoor rose garden
Thank you Wendy C. I cut it way back and I have some garden stakes. I will prop it up. I'm not sure if I will move it yet. There is a tag attached to the bottom. It says it's a Jackson and Perkins Queen Elizabeth grandiflora.

It was a good thing I cut it back. Some tiny orange dots were spreading and there was a small amount of black spot. It is really back to bare bones now. There are a few buds left on it, We'll get it comfortable and happy and it should be a beautiful. Thanks for your advice:)
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Reply #3 of 3 posted 27 APR 07 by Wendy C
You are certainly welcome. Queen Elizabeth is a very vigorous grower in most zones, it should rebound quickly.
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