Mystery Rose Beside John Austin: It's the Rootstock (Dr. Huey) Making a Comeback

A John Austin climbing rose moved 3 times. A second rose grew beside it, never bloomed, different foliage. After separating, the Austin thrived but the "cousin" still doesn't bloom.

Rootstock Sucker

Most roses are budded onto vigorous rootstock (Dr. Huey). If budding fails or the top is stressed, the rootstock sends up its own canes. Dr. Huey is a red, semi-double climber that blooms once. It may flower next year.