Suckers on climbing roses

Question

My climbing rose has some leaves with 5 parts and some with 7.Are the seven leaves variety suckers?I bought it new this year and it had large white flowers

Answer 1

The number of leaves does not determine if that cane is a sucker cane alone. Sucker canes typically have a vigorous growth rate and usually do not bud or bloom. If they do bloom, the blooms are either light pink or dark red and do not match the desired rose purchased. So just keep an eye on the canes you feel may not be right with the rest of bush. The lower portions of the canes will typically host more leaves as well.