Just got off the phone with Rachel at Palatine about my Summer Song. Explained how I planted SS, how I mulched, how often I water, how often I feed, what I feed with, blah blah blah. She, her mom, & her dad were at a complete loss as to why the rose is just sitting there like a lump on a log. I'm seriously thinking about moving that rose to more in the middle of the yard. I really didn't pay attention on the fact it's an Austin. I don't do well with Austins.. they don't do well for me. Rachel said that she doubts they'll be offering any Austins next year due to the fact that they're just not doing well for them either. I told her I'll keep her posted via email with pictures showing the rose w/the canes all alive, but with no leaves, once a month. She stated that if it failed, they'd be happy to replace it next year, though.
