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What can/should i do with this?
Jason Cartwright
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Hi,
We were told this was a rose bush and when we moved into this house, nearly 4 months ago, it was cut right down.
We thought it was dead but it came back and now we don't know what to do with it.
We want to keep it and look after it but we're clueless as to what we should/can do.
The base is very woody like it's been there a while and it has holly growing round the base.
Thanks
Jason
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If the rose has seven leaves and the stems are coming from the base, they could be suckers from the root stock and you probably won't get any flowers.
I would get rid of the ivy as it's too near the path.
Sorry meant holly not ivy!
Looks like quite a lot of bits and pieces growing there Jason - some might have seeded there by birds etc. I'd lift everything- sort through it . Keep the plants you want and find appropriate places for them, and then plant something you really want in a properly constructed border there. Grass should always be kept separate from planting as it looks messy and there's competition for nutrients and water.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If the rose stems are from below the graft they are suckers. 7 leaflets isn't a reliaable indicator.
Personally I'd remove all that and have something evergreen and not spiky on that corner to cover but not prevent access to the inspection cover
In the sticks near Peterborough
I agree digging it up, but perhaps in the autumn then you can transplant
. Keep an eye on it there might be some of the original rose still there in the centre, can't really see if it all has seven leaves
Dig it up and chuck it on the compost heap. Then put a pot there with a nice flower until you decide what to put where
I agree that the lot should probably go. If the rose has put on that much growth in a few months then it's a serious sized plant (as opposed to a small patio type rose). Most roses have thorns and a tight corner is not a good spot for something like that.
I applaud your sentiments in wanting to keep it but, if you haven't seen it flower, you don't know if you actually like it. It might be a colour you hate, have no perfume and flower just the once (looking on the bright side!)
I'd get rid of the lot and plant along the lines of nut's suggestion. If you like the idea of roses in the garden you can select a more suitable space and take your pick from the hundreds of lovely varieties out there.
It's OK to dig stuff up and bin it...
I'd like a few roses and have a good spot for a nice bed. Just can't decide on on what to get.
And it won't be till next year or so till I can get stuck in to the garden.
Whereabouts are you Jason? If you are anywhere near to David Austin Roses (shropshire borders), Peter Beales Classic Roses (Attleborough, Norfolk) or any of the major gardens with extensive rose borders (e.g. Alnwick, Northumberland) I suggest you visit NOW armed with a notebook and select some roses you like.
Any well maintained rose garden will look fabulous in June when all the roses are at their best. End of July is more challenging and it is now when you will really be able to identify which ones look good throughout the summer and are truly repeat flowering.