Yellow standard? Rose identification if possible

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  1. CrystalT

    CrystalT Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi, when we moved in (20 years ago) we inherited this yellow rose. It never flowers much, never grows much (is fed - barely pruned
    Really not sure what I should do with it, any ideas apparently (it might not even be a standard rose)
    Thank you

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    From the photographs I don't think it is a standard rose. A standard rose would have one stem from the base to about 3ft then multiple shoots with roses on; a bit like a lollipop.
    Your photos show a bush rose that has become tall and leggy. I would cut it back to about 18-24 in this winter and it should shoot from low down.
     
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      Hi, Nigel
      Thank you for your reply.
      It has one stem until 24 inches then two stems only for the next 15 inches.
      If I cut it back to 24 inches as you suggest, it would just leave one stem, is this what you would suggest? Thank you
       

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      Hi,

      You could try and save it, but at 20+ years old is it worth it ?

      Think we would replace it with a better rose, if you renewed the surrounding soil to avoid any diseases, or just plant something totaly different ?
       
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