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Sporting a rose

My father gave me a rose that has been in the family for over 100
years. I believe it to be Apothecary Rose, as I also have one. 
Our family calls it the "Calico Rose" because it is "suppose" to be
of blotchy color; pink and white. I suspect that it is the sport of
Apothecary; Rosa Mundi.  Grandmother says if it blooms in only 
one color, (and thus far my little one is) to dig and re-plant it.
 
Would this cause the rose to sport ?  
If I am taking TOO good of care (great soil, fertilizing, watering, 
talking to her) will she also not sport or become variegated ? 
Is there any connection here ?

Sincerely,       
Carleen Rosenlund of Rainier, Oregon -zone 6
Sweetbriar - Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
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