If you are spraying your roses, discontinue the
spray program while the temperature is on the 90's. You’ll burn the
leaves. When the temperature cools down,
you can resume your spray program every 7-10 days. Spray early in the morning or early
evening.
If you have blackspots, you might want to spray
though it might be too late to control it now.
With the high humidity, it is blackspot season. Blackspot known as Clean Air Syndrome in the
plant world is rampant this time of year. Roses grown in industrial towns where
air is too polluted don’t get blackspots.
Blackspot starts as tiny spore in the leaves
and in about 3 to 5 weeks develops into a spot as big as a pencil eraser with a
yellow band around it. If left untreated, leaves turn yellow and can defoliate
the whole bush. The cure is to have a spray program regularly every 7 to 10
days. Bayer or Ortho systemic 3 in 1 (Fertilizer, insecticide and fungicide) is
excellent. Neem Oil is another
environmentally safe fungus control. If you don’t mind chemical, Manzate,
Maneb, Triforine and Daconil are effective fungicides. But just like any other
chemical spray, please read the label and follow the directions.
If you do spray, be very careful when spraying
to keep the spray out of your skin, eyes and lungs. Wear a protective mask if
at all possible without scaring your neighbor. Unless the situation is so
grave, your roses will bounce back. Don’t worry too much about it!!
Roses are easy plants to grow contrary to
popular belief. Why do you think Roses have
been around for millions of years? All
they need are food, water and sunlight.
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