| Your red rose is Dr. Huey, a rose used as a rootstock for other roses. It is a once-blooming (in the spring) climber. We do prune once-bloomers right after they bloom, because next year's blooms come on this year's new growth. The original rose has died back and Dr. Huey "suckered" or started growing on its own. Once this happens, if the canes of Huey aren't removed promptly, Huey takes over and the grafted variety is no more. Would need a photo of your pink rose, nothing is coming to mind at the moment. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Dr. Huey photos at Helpmefind.com