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27.06.2023 - 02:09 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
9 Reasons Why Roses May Not BloomNo offense to roses, but let’s be honest: A rose bush isn’t exactly stunning when it isn’t in bloom.
Sure, it can be a lovely addition to the garden as a foliage plant, but there are certainly better options if you’re looking for some gorgeous greenery.
We grow roses for the blossoms. It’s those big, beautiful, elegant flowers that we’re after, the ones that fill vases and bouquets, and that have inspired artists for centuries.
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That’s why it’s so devastating when a rose doesn’t bloom. I mean, what’s the point in nurturing this plant all year long if it isn’t going to burst forth with those incredible flowers?
There are many reasons why a rose will fail to blossom. Here are the top nine common causes that we’ll discuss in this article:
Can’t wait to see new blossoms forming? Let’s get going!
1. Blind ShootsBlind what? Let me explain – blind shoots are stems that form without buds.
The rest of the plant might look normal and as happy as can be, and the shoots themselves look healthy. But no matter how long it grows, a blind shoot never produces a bloom.
One or two blind shoots are no big deal, but when more and more form, your plant will suddenly fail to have anywhere near as many blossoms as usual.
I’ve even seen a plant that was made up almost entirely of blind shoots in my day, and it wasn’t pretty.
Hybrid teas suffer most from this problem, but it can happen to any type of rose.
While the science isn’t clear on what causes this issue, it seems to be the result of fluctuations between warm and cool, and dry and wet weather.
These shoots are fairly easy to identify. If all the
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