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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 15, 2011
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    Tree roses are created or built by grafting a desired rose bush (up to four actually) to the top of a hardy rose rootstock cane that has been trained up to act like a tree trunk. The bottom hardy portion of the tree rose can be a rose named Dr. Huey while the top part, the part you liked so well, is another rose bush, such as the Whisper variety. The top part is what most often dies due to the cold winters. If the bottom part does survive, it will put out the red blooms that are typical of the hardier root stock. The Whisper portion of the tree rose you originally purchased is now unfortunately gone. This article has additional information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/learn-more-about-tree-roses.htm

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  • Answered by
    TheLou on
    May 26, 2011
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    This is normal! The new growth will fade to green as the branch matures. Meanwhile, enjoy the nice variation.

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    roseman on
    June 6, 2011
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    The Red Sunblaze is said to be okay for Zone 5b and warmer. I would just plant her in a nice big pot where she has room to grow and put her outside in season the then move her back inside in the fall. Planting the rose and digging it up each fall can cause undo stress upon the rosebush and its root system. She is a beautiful rosebush. :o)

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    Nikki on
    May 21, 2011
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    Neem oil can sometimes be effective. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/roses-powdery-mildew.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    roseman on
    May 22, 2011
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    Great advice Nikki. Spraying them ASAP with a product such as Green Cure is very important. The sooner the fungus is killed the better before it weakens the rose too much.

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    Nikki on
    May 23, 2011
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    This article can offer some suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/natural-homemade-dog-repellent.htm

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    roseman on
    May 23, 2011
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    I read that article and tried the vinegar first. The dog promptly went over and picked up one of the cotton balls soaked with vinegar and pranced around with it in his mouth! That did not work so well.....

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    roseman on
    May 22, 2011
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    It takes some very real patience to do this for most folks but those that have done it for a long time have gained on the successes. Keep in mind that most rosebushes are grafted roses. The top part is the rose we like and the bottom part or root stock is a much hardier rose. Thus when we start a new rosebush from the cuttings, the new rosebush may well be too weak on its own roots to survive. Especially if you live in a cold climate area. Here is a link for you on the subject and best of luck to you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/roses-from-cuttings.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 25, 2011
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    The damage that you describe could be either a rose leaf hopper or maybe even a rose slug. On some occasions, I have seen aphids do this as well. I would imagine it is the leaf hopper, as the slugs usually leave holes instead of the clear leaf areas. All may be controlled using something like BioNeem by Safer or Ortho Rosepride Insect Killer.

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