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24 APR 09 by
Ron B
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I have had two Frau Karl Druski roses (bare root). They have grown well, healthy good foilage etc. but practically no bloom. I live in zone 7. Any suggestions?
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#1 of 3 posted
15 FEB 10 by
Wendy C
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How are you pruning this rose?
In my experience Frau Karl doesn't like to be pruned like you would a modern rose. In the spring I only remove dead growth. Dead heading consists of pinching blooms. See if this doesn't yield you more blooms.
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#2 of 3 posted
15 FEB 10 by
Ron B
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Thank you for your comments. That may very well help as I may have pruned too much. Due to the rather "leggy" characteristic of this rose I have been inclined to do more prunning than on other roses.
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#3 of 3 posted
15 FEB 10 by
Wendy C
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It's a common mistake. Generally speaking the antique roses tolerate much less pruning. Plant some lavender in front so you don't see his spiny legs.
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