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Rose buds not blooming

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  • I was watching an old epidode of GW on demand recently (from 13/06/14) and Monty had a rose which had balled buds due to rain. He gently unfurled the outer petals of each balled bud and each opened into a normal flower - it was just the outer petals stuck together.  Looked like patience was required though to unfurl each bud individually.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    It works with peonies too.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Even daffodils have the same issue. I often have to give some of them a helping hand. 
    It could one of several issues - no wonder we have to be patient as gardeners!
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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