My rose bushes are a few years old. Their first flush this year produced many beautiful blooms. Once deadheaded no more blooms appeared and the leaves began dying. No new growth appeared at all. On investigation, I found that all the bushes had been partially Ringbarked by my gardener. Should I persevere or replace the bushes? I live in southern Australia with hot summers and cold winters. Generally roses grow fabulously here.
My rose bushes are a few years old. Their first flush this year produced many beautiful blooms. Once deadheaded no more blooms appeared and the leaves began dying. No new growth appeared at all. On investigation, I found that all the bushes had been partially Ringbarked by my gardener. Should I persevere or replace the bushes? I live in southern Australia with hot summers and cold winters. Generally roses grow fabulously here.