Delapidated Rose

When I moved into my new place a month ago, there was an old rose bush itâ??s about 4ft high. The last owners had not looked after it very well plus they had planted some Ivy (I hate the stuff) very close to it, the roots from this was strangling the rose so I have chopped it down and cut out the main roots to about 2ft under ground the Ivy that is not the rose. The other thing it was ravaged by green fly, I did spray it but not before they had destroyed all the buds it was also not pruned very well there are lots of straggly branches. I donâ??t suppose its to late to do anything to rescue this now, or is there??? I would appreciate any suggestions. :cnfs:

 

Certainly, But I need to wait until the sun comes out which according to the forecast wont be until after the weekend. I think you will have a shock when you see it, just remember it wasn't my fault.

 

Sod it I took the photo anyway I took it from the side I thought was best to see most of the plant, the one behind is one I planted last week from a container this is doing very well.

 

The photo is posted as normal, I can see it when I open the thread in the rose section is this where you are looking????

 

Thank you WOO (you found my photo OK, I thought I had done Something wrong with the download). I look forward to your comments and advice. :D

 

Thank you, can I do this now.:cnfs: