Tuesday, November 17, 2009

My rose tree died and is now growing new shoots, will it bloom again?

our last hard frost killed all the spring buds on it and all the branches died(i live in northern utah). one of the new shoots, both of which are growing from the knuckle at the base, is as tall as the stalk that died(about 2 1/2 feet tall). will these get buds on them and bloom or is it a lost cause? if they will bloom, can i get it to branch out like the original rose tree and how do i do this?

My rose tree died and is now growing new shoots, will it bloom again?
Sure will. Maybe not this year or maybe this year. Stop and smell the roses.
Reply:As long as the new shoots are above any graft they will have the same type of flowers the rose previously produced. However, tree roses may be grafted at the top of the trunk, which would mean the flowers you expect will not come again. Below are several articles about tree (standard) roses, and how they are grown. The first article recommends using pipe insulation around the main trunk to protect it in the winter. I hope these are helpful, and that your rose is salvagable.
Reply:sure, prepare thy nose
Reply:Roses are very hardy usually. Water well on hot days. You can use banana peels for food or purchase a rose fertlizer. Cover with burlap or sheet next winter frost. *mamatx


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