| I recognize the Dens. If you check the tags you will probably find they are Den Jacklyn Thomas hybrids. I used to buy 1000 for a spring show every year. They come in plug trays and overgrown. The roots are damaged in removal.
The Dens yellow and lose many leaves. Partially from the root damage but more from the genetics of the plant. These hybrids are grown for the cut flower trade and not to be pretty plants.
I usually lose 80 percent of the leaves every winter. My wife made me promise not to buy them again, even though they are very cheap to buy. She is tired of looking at them.
It usually takes 3-4 years to develop into a decent plant and bare canes are part of the growth process. The flowers however can be very pretty.
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jerry  |