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Major Nikon

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9. As others have said, it's probably a shoot off the root stock

Sun May 4, 2014, 07:25 PM

May 2014

What I would add is that the reason it probably did this is because the graft may be buried. With grafted roses, you want to make sure the graft stays above ground. The graft should be very obvious as it will be a big knot at the base of your main stalks. Dig around this to make sure it stays above ground. It's ok to have mulch covering it as long as it hasn't turned to compost, but you do not want dirt over the graft.

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Any rose experts here? I'd like help/advice if you're willing... [View all] Coventina May 2014 OP

Not an expert, but what little I know, I'll share...maybe others who know more will post.... northoftheborder May 2014 #1

Thanks! Coventina May 2014 #2

Not an expert... Cracklin Charlie May 2014 #3

Wow! I never would have dreamed that. Coventina May 2014 #4

It's not ugly. Cracklin Charlie May 2014 #5

So sorry for your loss! Coventina May 2014 #6

Don't dig it, just cut it off at ground level WhiteTara May 2014 #7

No trouble. Cracklin Charlie May 2014 #8

As others have said, it's probably a shoot off the root stock Major Nikon May 2014 #9

I ran this question by my old Air Force buddy who is the 3rd Generation owner of ... Scuba May 2014 #10

Oh wow!!! Thanks so much!! Coventina May 2014 #11

You are welcome! Scuba May 2014 #12

General reply to all the respondents: Coventina May 2014 #13