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| My rose garden is relatively young - my oldest plantings are what I planted 3 years ago - some were gallon plants at the time; others I grew from bands. I had about 15-20 plants. Various kinds, but no hybrid teas. After this past winter more than half of them are totally dead. However, some are showing growth from down low in the roots. I think most of them are own root plants. My question is: for the plants I see sending up new growth from the roots, what is the best way for me to help them along? When to fertilize? Anything "special" to do for them along the way? Ugh! My heart is broken. missmary |
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| First off, don't necessarily give up hope on all the roses. Some might start growing late. Different roses can have different growing rates. Secondly, if there is growth near the base, prune back to where there is healthy growth. Then water and feed as usual. Right now--unless you are in some extremely northern zone where there is still freezing weather forcasted. (What gardening zone are you in? It would help us direct more specific advice for your roses.) Let us know in about one month how things are going. I'll bet you will have good things to report. Kate |
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- Posted by henry_kuska z5 OH (kuska@neo.rr.com) on Mon, Apr 21, 14 at 15:59
| I would be reluctant to recommend adding any fertilizer. Water, of course, is required, but be careful not to to overwater. |
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