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Significance of 5 leaf vs. 7 leaf roses

18 years ago

A few years ago I bought a mystery rose that was amongst some Austins at a box store. It was marked "climber"...nothing else. It was only $4. It has been my healthiest rose...hardy, beautiful big quartered pink roses with the typical rose/citrus Austin scent and bloom. One thing I've noticed is that the majority of the leaves are presented as 7 leaf counts...a few near the top are 5. Is this indicative of a particular type? I have several other Austins and they are 3-5 leaf stems. I've tried to post pictures...but I have failed miserbly!

Thanks.

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