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22 APR 06 by
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I bought an "Irish Gold" rose a couple of years ago. It has performed very well in the Phoenix area, but it has done something new this year. It branched off near the base (not underground like a sucker) and bloomed with small magenta roses with 7 +/- petals. Is this from the root stock and if so, what is it so I can tell people. My next door neighbor had the same thing happen to one of her yellow roses also.
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Yes, the magenta flowers you're seeing are from the root stock, Dr. Huey. You need to follow the cane back down to where it originates, and rip it out of the root system. There are multiple growth buds where that can starts. Simply cutting it off would be the same thing as pruning it, and will result in two or more new growth starts instead of the one you now probably have. Removing the entire cane, from the point of origin, should prevent it from regenerating.
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Thanks for the reply Kim. It is indeed Dr. Huey from the pix on Help me find.
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5 MAY 06 by
Wendy C
It may be the rootstock. What you describe sounds like Dr. Huey, a very common rootstock. Look it up and see if this is the flower you've got. If it's Dr. Huey you want to prune those canes off flush or as flush with the bush as possible. This rootstock is an aggressive grower and can quickly overtake the grafted rose, taking energy for itself. The other possiblity is a Sport. A sport is a natural mutation which mother nature throws our way every now and again. Sometimes they are stable, and often times they aren't and will disappear on their own. Notable sports are Rosa Mundi, Chicago Peace and Easy Going. Best of luck |
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Thanks for the reply. It is infact Dr. Huey. I'll enjoy it for a short while and then cut it off.
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I have been looking for a "Melissa" rose for 3 years. I have a special garden with rose bushes with the names of 3 of my 4 daughters, and Melissa is the only rose I'm lacking. Could you tell me where to find one - or would you sell a cutting from yours? Thank you, Roberta
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Hi Roberta,
Unfortunately the "Melissa" miniature that I had died a couple of weeks ago. The heat here in Phoenix claims a few every year. It was abundant at the local Lowe's garden center. I'm planning on trying again this fall. It was the prettiest pale pink. Check back with me this winter and if you are still having trouble, I could send you a cutting when I get a replacement.
Sue
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4 AUG 05 by
Roberta
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Thanks for the reply - I have a daughter who lives in Phoenix - so I will ask her to check at Lowes first - if she can't find it - I will email you later this winter -
thanks again!
Roberta
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