@Marlorena thank you - I have learned something today! I didn't realise that suckers could grow from the roots.
Do you know of any reason why my rose (or the rootstock) is creating so many suckers? There must have been about 20.
I planted the rose with the bud union below ground - is that correct? I guess that means that the suckers could be from the grafted rose or from the rootstock?
I was also wondering what kind of roses they use as rootstock. I.e. if they are rootstock suckers, will they grow into desirable garden plants or will they be too vigorous/not flower well etc?
Thank you so much for answering all my questions, it's such a lovely forum for learning.
@BlueBirder I've no idea why you have so many, without seeing the rose and rummaging around the soil, I really couldn't say, I've not heard of this before on this particular rose, and to get so many popping up is a mystery.. Yes it's correct to bury the graft, so you could expect an odd own root sucker to appear. or one from the rootstock, but 20 is odd..
The rootstock used is a rather boring plant which grows very large,.. the hips in autumn are very nice, but otherwise only for a wild garden really..
We shall have to wait and see with your little shoots. A puzzling phenomena.. I hope at least one of them is Jamain though.. we'll know more later on..
15% off at Harkness bare root and potted roses with code HARK15 for the next 28 days. UK only although they are hoping to be able to ship abroad at some point.
Sorry, I was "WhereAreMySecateurs" (a stupid name but an apt one).
That's fascinating, @zugenie and @BlueBirder. My daughter is neurodiverse and she has me in total awe, the things she can casually do and perceive and the observations she makes. Here's a picture of Gertrude Jekyll for you from last July... hope you can smell it if you have the rose!
I have done a lot of pruning but still have to tackle my three vicious Gertrudes. Gulp.
@Marlorena, sorry to hear about your parting with Mme. Lauriol de Barny, it was always so spectacular. I remember the gorgeous combination with foxgloves and purple ¿Hesperis? Truly the end of an era, but I hope you enjoy the return of Lavender Lassie.
@WAMS yes I remember distinct fragrances, even ones I no longer have. I’ve never had a great sense of smell but have been training my nose over the years and it’s got much better. I can conjure up the pure rose eau de cologne of Gertie, the complex fruity/damask of Palais Biron, the fresh citronella of Souvenir de Marcel Proust, the sweet and musky wafty-ness of Marie Pavie..
I’m back to glorious weather but still very cold and frosty in the mornings. The roses don’t seem to have moved on much, looking back at previous year’s photos they’re a good few weeks behind. The difference, however, between the east and west sides of the house is marked. The former gets the most sun while the latter is in deep shade until late at this time of year. Two photos taken at 10am this morning..
Lady Emma Hamilton, west side:
Lady Emma Hamilton, new standard, east side:
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Do you know of any reason why my rose (or the rootstock) is creating so many suckers? There must have been about 20.
I planted the rose with the bud union below ground - is that correct? I guess that means that the suckers could be from the grafted rose or from the rootstock?
I was also wondering what kind of roses they use as rootstock. I.e. if they are rootstock suckers, will they grow into desirable garden plants or will they be too vigorous/not flower well etc?
Thank you so much for answering all my questions, it's such a lovely forum for learning.
I've no idea why you have so many, without seeing the rose and rummaging around the soil, I really couldn't say, I've not heard of this before on this particular rose, and to get so many popping up is a mystery..
Yes it's correct to bury the graft, so you could expect an odd own root sucker to appear. or one from the rootstock, but 20 is odd..
The rootstock used is a rather boring plant which grows very large,.. the hips in autumn are very nice, but otherwise only for a wild garden really..
We shall have to wait and see with your little shoots. A puzzling phenomena..
I hope at least one of them is Jamain though.. we'll know more later on..
That's fascinating, @zugenie and @BlueBirder. My daughter is neurodiverse and she has me in total awe, the things she can casually do and perceive and the observations she makes. Here's a picture of Gertrude Jekyll for you from last July... hope you can smell it if you have the rose!
I have done a lot of pruning but still have to tackle my three vicious Gertrudes. Gulp.
@WAMS yes I remember distinct fragrances, even ones I no longer have. I’ve never had a great sense of smell but have been training my nose over the years and it’s got much better. I can conjure up the pure rose eau de cologne of Gertie, the complex fruity/damask of Palais Biron, the fresh citronella of Souvenir de Marcel Proust, the sweet and musky wafty-ness of Marie Pavie..
Lady Emma Hamilton, west side:
Lady Emma Hamilton, new standard, east side: