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All My Roses Turned Deep Red—Rootstock Takeover

All roses now deep red, no longer cutting types = original varieties died (likely winter kill); Dr. Huey rootstock took over. Dr. Huey = vigorous red climber. Original roses are gone. Replant with hardier own-root roses or protect grafts better (12″ winter mound).

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