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Managing Horizontal Canes on 'Hope for Humanity' Rose

Growth Habit

'Hope for Humanity' (a Sub-Zero rose) produces long, pliable canes that grow horizontally, creating a bare center. The blooms are spectacular.

Advice

This Canadian-bred rose naturally grows as a short climber. Pruning to force upright growth fails—the canes will flop again. Embrace its spreading habit or train it on a low support. It was developed to honor the Red Cross.

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