My rose bushes lost leaves and are not blooming like years past. Why?

by Sandra Gibson

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I live in central Alabama. I planted them about seven years ago and they've always grown and been full of leaves and flowers. They look horrible this year. No fungus or bugs on them. Are they worth saving or should I plant to start over next spring? Help, Please and thank you!

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Janet Pizaro on Jun 07, 2017

They using a systemic by Bayer -fertilizer,insect control and fungicide.Sometimes the insects and fungus may not be noticeable .If in a few weeks there is no change then replace them.

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Slw21358627 on Jun 08, 2017

Cut them way back and let them rest until next season. You may be surprised at how nice they look next year.

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- Sandra Gibson on Jun 08, 2017
  
  Cut them back now? How short?
  
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- Slw21358627 on Jun 08, 2017
  
  You can go ahead and cut them back now, since they are not doing anything for you. (Typically, you would wait until a plant is done blooming.) Cut back each branch that is not producing. If you start hitting green when you cut, don't take it back so far. As long as you are seeing brown (not green) keep trimming. Note: If you cut back a little onto the green, it is okay, but once you are hitting green you are into the good part of the branch. Hope this helps.
  
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