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Bare-Root Rose Not Leafing Out After 8 Weeks: Likely Dead Before Shipping

J&P bare-root rose planted in pot 8 weeks ago: green stalks but no leaves.

Dormancy Break

Nurseries store roses dormant (near freezing). They should wake in 2 weeks. By 8 weeks, leaves and canes should show. Green bark but brown pith = dead on arrival. Cut a cane—green apple pith = alive; brown = dead. Request replacement/refund.

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