Wow, I don't get it either. Wish I had an answer for you. As you already know Folklore should easily over winter for you. I had it for a few years but eventually shovel pruned for constant mildew problems. My Folklore was own root but don't see where root stock would be a problem. She was a good grower to 4 or 5 feet every year. Always had some bloom if I remember correctly. Had the same problem with some of my new roses this year.

Did she grow well but not bloom? Is it okay to ask where it came from?

What is your soil ph? It seems multiflora prefers lower ph than Dr. Huey.

The two issues I have had are insufficient light and tree root competition. I've had rose that were fine at first, but due to a harsh winter they became smaller than the surrounding roses which grew large and shaded the smaller plants. The small roses then did poorly due to a lack of light. I've since moved those roses to new locations so they are now getting bigger.

Thank you everyone. My Folklore came from Palatine, planted several feet away from Liebeszauber, also on multiflora, very vigorous and blooms a lot. I'm fairly sure in its current location it's not competing with any other roses and is getting plenty of sunlight. It had just sat there all season until recently it has some new growth. My Beverly, also on multiflora, planted in another bed is very vigorous and bloomed a lot for its first year. On the other hand though, Poseidon, another one on multiflora, seemed to get a good start, had several buds that never opened, but started putting on new growth later in the season and finally bloomed and looks very healthy now. Most of my multiflora roses came from Palatine, their roses are very healthy. I have a couple of others from Pickering which are also healthy.

If Folklore was planted in heat or heat began shortly after planting. That would likely be the problem. Palatine is such a good nursery. Even thou some are planted at the same time and do find. It just happens should be fine and only spring will tell.

This brings me to something I've wondered about. With bare root storage and so many roses sold that way. Is there an industry standard for how long they can remain in storage. How long can they be stored before viability is compromised. I just ordered from Regan's Nursery for the first time. They are own roots that were ordered. One is not in current production anywhere. Was wondering if I would have problems with them due too possibly having been stored for quite a while.

Anyone with thoughts on this issue? Sara your good at presenting your thoughts maybe a new post about this issue?