I don’t really get roses. I don’t feel I know how to deal with them properly. I have 4, all of which I’ve had for a long time. I’ve had more but they’ve died. I just don’t understand how to make them do what I want. I feel this most with a huge Paul’s Scarlet Creeper. Last year I cut it really hard and it was beautiful this summer. This year, it has climbed right to the top of the fence. So I have cut it again but I don’t know if the lower down bits will sprout leaves or not. There is a Sophie Rose in front of it that Marion gave me.

Here’s are some pics of it to make me feel better.