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Roses

SunnyspotSunnyspot Posts: 59
in Problem solving
Hi , im relatively new to gardening but few years ago bought a rose which was thorn free. It now seems to have thorns!!??  Is this usual?

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  • Joy*Joy* Posts: 571
    What are the flowers like on the thorny bits? It is possible that the growth with thorns is from the rootstock which will if left, produce wild roses like the ones you see in hedgerows. 
  • SunnyspotSunnyspot Posts: 59
    Thanks joy
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