The leaves of my rose bush are turning red. Is that good?

I have a pink rose bush in my yard. My grandmother came in over the winter and trimmed it drastically because it was doing poorly last year. The leaves started growing a few weeks ago, and there is a dark red hue to them. I haven't seen any blooms yet. Is this good or bad?

The leaves of my rose bush are turning red. Is that good?
Mine are doing the same thing. It's fine. It's just the new growth from being cut back to cane in the winter. (which should be done every year before the first frost hits)
Reply:If they are getting a lot of sun then it is OK. Many plants have leaves that turn reddish in lots of sunlight. It's a way the plant protects itself against too much UV. They can get sunburned too. That doesn't mean you need to shade them, many plants look nice with colored leaves.
Reply:Yes, those are just healthy new leaves. They'll green up soon.