GardenGeisha
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I have a couple of roses that have reverted to their rootstock and now put out a lot of the old-fashioned red roses called "Dr. Huey," on puny stems, detracting from the roses that were grafted on it, "Scent from Above," and "Mr. Lincoln," and "Enchanted Evening." The first two are red varieties of roses, and the latter is lavender. The first two have been showing some powdery mildew on the rosebushes they are on due to our high temperatures. I think it's because it's so dry and hot and their roots are dry. The sprinkler system is broken. I carried water out the other night to them, but I doubt it was enough.
At any rate, in order to try to get rid of Dr. Huey and promote blooming of the "real roses," should I cut off all the blossoms of Dr. Huey and trim their puny branches way back, or would that actually encourage new vigor in Dr. Huey? Would it be better to leave the blossoms on indefinitely, which would take more energy from Dr. Huey, forming seeds?
All suggestions appreciated. I like the looks of Dr. Huey, but not as much as the appearance and fragrance of the roses they are zapping, and I'm afraid Dr. Huey will kill off the other roses, if I don't do something to stop Dr. Huey?
All suggestions appreciated.
At any rate, in order to try to get rid of Dr. Huey and promote blooming of the "real roses," should I cut off all the blossoms of Dr. Huey and trim their puny branches way back, or would that actually encourage new vigor in Dr. Huey? Would it be better to leave the blossoms on indefinitely, which would take more energy from Dr. Huey, forming seeds?
All suggestions appreciated. I like the looks of Dr. Huey, but not as much as the appearance and fragrance of the roses they are zapping, and I'm afraid Dr. Huey will kill off the other roses, if I don't do something to stop Dr. Huey?
All suggestions appreciated.