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RE: What? Suckers again???

Carleen wrote:


>Unless you have a hybrid tea that's root-stock is going nuts. (which
>they can especially when the union joint is under soil.)  I'm
>guessing you have an old Gallica on your hands. Is it once blooming? 
>Gallicas are know to sucker. Let them come up if they are not too
>invasive yet. If you have your fill, perhaps gardeners in your area
>would like some rooted suckers. That's how I collected 5 of my old
>roses.
>
>Sincerely,       
>Carleen Rosenlund of Rainier, Oregon -USDA-8
>Sweetbriar - Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses

Hi Carleen and all.

These are hybrid teas that are in containers which actually were planted by
their previous owner with the union joint flush with the soil level.  So
that must be the problem.  They are old guys and a bit neglected.  When I
got them I just fed them and didn't repot them.  Maybe that's what I should
do.  Does anyone know if this would be a dumb thing to do?...repotting at
this time of year???

It's not my new Gallica.   Actually I'm rather looking forward to my Gallica
(Apothecary Rose) becoming a little invasive.  It was so lovely when it
bloomed  a couple of months ago that I gave up my grudge against it for
being a one time bloomer.. 

Thanks for your help!

Asata

P.S.  I found the mysterious disappearing seed packet from my R. Canina
Seeds and it says to stratify for 60 -90 days.
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