How do I revive a spindly, pathetic rose bush?

It's on the north side of the house I bought. It's got three really long branches/stems on it but that's it. It's a sad looking thing and I don't know what kind of rose plant it is either. Leaves are green though.
How do I revive a spindly, pathetic rose bush?
Roses need at least 6 hours of sunlight everyday. Being on the north side, depending how close it is to the house, it may not get enough sunlight. You might consider moving it to the south side. Also it sounds like a climber. Prune it back about half way. Relocate it and add some epsom salt (about one quarter cup) along with compost, or miracle grow and water it well. It may droup for a while but it should come back. I would do it this month, depending on where you live and the first frost.
Reply:First, you may want to move it being on the north side of the house it isn't getting enough sunlight. Move it to where it will at the minimum receive 5-6 hours of sunlight a day--taking in your winter time schedule. Once you transplant it, cut it to the ground, mulch over the fresh cut area with straw or a heavy hardwood mulch ( if your in a zone expecting frost soon). If you are in a climate where you are warm year round, leave it be after your cutting, watching it though and keeping the soil moist. You may also want to give a bit of 4-10-10 fertilizer to promote great root growth and root hardiness with the seasonal change around the corner. Happy gardening!
Reply:sunlight and bonemeal...if you live in a cold climate, it might have started going to sleep already for the winter
Reply:Roses are delicate flowers, they need rose food . they are probably done growing for this year and blooming . they need covered before frost sets in.. the leaves are green means it is okay and will blossom come spring or summer.. try adding fresh soil and dig up around the plant to break up the existing dirt. fresh soil has nutrients and old soil needs refreshed from time to time..
Reply:Roses need alot of sun, so perhaps you could transplant it to a sunny spot. Cut it back to just above the lowest leaves and mulch it with leaves for the winter. When it starts to leaf out in the spring, remove the mulch. I use Ross' fertilizer spikes that contain insecticide. You pound them into the ground around the bush. My roses have always been spectacular and have even won prizes. Good luck with this poor bush.
Reply:prune it back %26amp; feed it with pot ash
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