I know soil conditions can change the colour of blooms, i.e. lilacs and
lime, etc. But I did think that if you bought a pristine white rose on its'
own rootstock, it would remain white and not change to light pink? Am I
right or am I wrong? ... Pinetree (

"Pinetree" wrote ...

I know soil conditions can change the colour of blooms, i.e. lilacs and
lime, etc. But I did think that if you bought a pristine white rose on
its'
own rootstock, it would remain white and not change to light pink? Am I
right or am I wrong? ... Pinetree (

Depends on the variety. If it's Winchester Cathedral then sometimes it
reverts to the original rose it was a sport from... pink. Often only a petal
or two in a flower and sometimes half the flower but it's a surprise and
delight to me.

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK

Thanks Bob. Pity though, as most of my roses are pink. I was looking forward
to a few white blooms (. Pinetree


"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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"Pinetree" wrote ...

I know soil conditions can change the colour of blooms, i.e. lilacs and
lime, etc. But I did think that if you bought a pristine white rose on
its'
own rootstock, it would remain white and not change to light pink? Am I
right or am I wrong? ... Pinetree (

Depends on the variety. If it's Winchester Cathedral then sometimes it
reverts to the original rose it was a sport from... pink. Often only a
petal
or two in a flower and sometimes half the flower but it's a surprise and
delight to me.

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK