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Rose hips

My grandpa's rose plant never seems to get any hips. Does anyone know why? By the way, it is eden climber. Does it even get hips??? :oops:
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As far as I can tell most roses will make hips if they are pollinated well. If they don't get pollinated, then no hips form.
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Thanks both of you. Marlingardener I once read a book that was called "The Mystery of Red Gate Farm". :o
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My grandpa says he saw some hips on it sometimes. I understand now. Thanks again! :-D :wink: :wink:


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