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Wilting roses
I planted a rose root about a month ago. Leaves emerged quickly and were growing, but now the leaves are wilting badly.
Posted by chris nowak on July 15, 2016
Marianne's Response
The sudden wilting of new leaves can be caused by the plant roots drying out, sometimes from a mole or other rodent undermining the new roots. Keep the soil moist and wait to see if the plant recovers. Do not fertilize at this time. Best wishes for a recovery of your struggling rose. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
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