Well the staking bit was a bust....I went to attempt it and it just popped off! I don't know to laugh or cry cause it's the first hybrid tragedy and it's only been a week.

I peroxided and cinnamoned the mush area and it started to seal itself almost instantly.
I've been in touch with Jerry. He has assured me that these are tough as nails and that a new growth should take it's place. I can get flowers on the one old cane, if not, maybe both

All hope is not lost!!! YAY!!!
A pic of the horror.....
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The left side is where the cane was lost.
An overall of what it looks like now.....
