Troubleshooting rose problems

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TROUBLESHOOTING ROSE PROBLEMS:

Climbing roses flower on ends of canes only.

SOLUTION: Reposition canes so that they are horizontal, not vertical.

Plants leggy, don't flower enough.

SOLUTION: Not enough light, move to a sunnier location.

Blossoms don't fully open.

SOLUTION: Too cool with excessive dampness. Cut off flowers, new growth will begin and correct damp conditions if possible, or move to another location.

Plants wilt.

SOLUTION: Excessive heat, shade the bush or water more often/deeply. Move to another location if necessary. If wilting occurs after a new planting, water well and protect with burlap for a few days.

New foliage dies.

SOLUTION: Over-fertilizing usually the culprit. (we're guilty of this too!) It is almost impossible to over-fertilize using organic methods. Keep this in mind if this is a common problem for you, and use blood or bonemeal, compost, etc. Sometimes the plant can be saved from overfertilizing by leaching the soil thoroughly. Water very heavily, 2 or 3 times consecutively, to leach the excess salts from the soil.

New roses grow slowly.

SOLUTION: Plants are dried out. Do not allow plants to dry out before or after planting. Protect them from drying winds and from dry soil by watering heavily on a regular basis and applying a mulch around the base to conserve moisture.

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