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Initial post 29 MAY 18 by AlanaSC
Does this rose like to be a certain size before blooming? I bought this last year from HCR and while it has grown some, it hasn't bloomed yet. I expect it to put some size on this year, but was just wondering if anyone else experienced this.
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Reply #1 of 4 posted 29 MAY 18 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
Blossomed fairly young for me.

This one needs space to do it's thing. It wants to get big and not be fussed with.

You shouldn't cut it hard if you want blossoms. Once it gets going only prune to shape.
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Reply #2 of 4 posted 29 MAY 18 by AlanaSC
I haven't cut it at all. It came in as a band last year. Just waiting on blooms..just wondered if it waited until it got bigger before giving any. I didnt get any blooms this Spring. Usually one year old plants give me something, so still wondering what's up with mine.
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Reply #3 of 4 posted 29 MAY 18 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
I'm guessing it's still settling in. Own roots sometimes take awhile, especially those with a close species component.
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Reply #4 of 4 posted 26 DEC 20 by Lawender
How is it doing for you now? I also got it as a band from HCR this year, it took off in late summer and it started blooming even before it took off. So I was surprised to see how different it behaved for you. It was actually unexpected for me how quickly it settled in, we have hot dry summers and most plants (including roses) spend most of the first year adjusting in my experience so far.
Maybe I just got lucky with this one, now here's hoping it will tackle the first winter in equally spirited manner.
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