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Is this a sucker on my rose? And should I remove it or not?

Jlpknight87Jlpknight87 Posts: 25
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Hi everyone,
I've come across this vigorous new stem on my rose that has already got a bud forming. Initially, I was please that my rose bush has got some new strong growth but after some research I have found that it may be a 'sucker' and need removing... However, I'm not sure if this is a sucker or not... Please help! 
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  • Jlpknight87Jlpknight87 Posts: 25
    To me, this looks like it's coming straight out of the foot of the root...
  • Jlpknight87Jlpknight87 Posts: 25
    Top of the stem
  • edhelkaedhelka Posts: 2,351
    Not a sucker, enjoy it :)
  • Jlpknight87Jlpknight87 Posts: 25
    Difference between the stems.. If this is a sucker, do I cut the stem completely off so none of the new stem is showing? 
  • Jlpknight87Jlpknight87 Posts: 25
    edhelka said:
    Not a sucker, enjoy it :)
    That's wonderful news... How do you tell the difference? 
  • edhelkaedhelka Posts: 2,351
    - It grows from the graft.
    - It has a bud.
    And only now seeing the photos of the top of it - - It doesn't look like the rootstock rose.

  • DaffydillyDaffydilly Posts: 78
    A sucker appears below ground level and the leaves are usually paler.  Remove dirt to base of sucker and use your heel to break it off.  If you cut it will grow again ;)
    Here, there and everywhere
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited May 2020
    Daffydilly said:
    A sucker appears below ground level and the leaves are usually paler.  Remove dirt to base of sucker and use your heel to break it off.  If you cut it will grow again ;)
    Not all rose stems appearing from below ground are suckers, as nowadays the recommendation from professional rose growers for many types of roses is to bury the graft joint when planting.  Consequently much of the new growth will come from ‘below ground level’. 


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  • Jlpknight87Jlpknight87 Posts: 25
    Thanks for all the advice... Very happy this stem isn't a sucker :)
  • DaffydillyDaffydilly Posts: 78
    I stand by my advice ;)
    Here, there and everywhere
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