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Rose buds turning brown

ShennyShenny Posts: 127
in Problem solving
Hi
i planted a bare root climbing rose called Bathsheba in November 2019. It has grown really well and had several healthy rose buds which seemed ready to burst. However now they seem to be turning brown and really struggling to open up. Any advice?

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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    edited July 2020
    Welcome to the forum  :)
    If you've had heavy rain or a lot of wet weather recently, that may be the reason. It's known as "balling", where the outer petals stick together and prevent the flowers from opening. 
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  • ShennyShenny Posts: 127

  • ShennyShenny Posts: 127
    Thanks. Yes we have tons of rain. Should I cut them off?
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    You can very gently peel away the stiffened, brown outer petals with your finger and thumb and that will allow the rest to open.   If they don't open, remove them so the plant is stimulated to make new buds.
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  • ShennyShenny Posts: 127
    I will do. Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated 
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