Rose garden update

[@MargaretSwift-l2c]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful roses. From the milky colour on the roses’ leaves, it looks like you use a spray. Is it a natural one and, if so, what do you use and how often do you apply it? I started using a natural spray on my black spot and downy mildew affected roses in May, however, unfortunately, it doesn’t seem very effective. It can only be used at 7-10 day interval and for a maximum of 6 applications.

[@rosesandhomegardening]

I use lime sulpher, actually I am trying it this year,

[@MargaretSwift-l2c]

Thank you for your reply. I have been using fungus clear ultra 2 spray, which contains sulphur. As I started spraying in May, the roses have only had three applications so far. I have not noticed any discernible difference in the black spot. Reading up on the lime sulphur, I note that it is best used in winter, after the roses have been pruned. I will try that next year. Hope the lime sulphur is working for you!

[@rosesandhomegardening]

@@MargaretSwift-l2c I read the lime sulpher label which describes it can be used regularly even in summer so far it's working great, but I have noticed whatever you do you can get rid of black spot 100%

[@MargaretSwift-l2c]

Thank you for your reply. I am pleased it is working for you. I will give it a try, if the spray I’m using doesn’t work effectively enough. Although, I have just noticed today that my affected roses are much improved so, perhaps, they needed a few applications to notice a difference.

[@flowerfairy1950]

Ladybirds are excellent

[@pazortega7160]

Preciosas las rosas!! Por qué tiene las macetas enterradas en la tierra?

[@rosesandhomegardening]

Actually is 16 gallon pots and I had removed bottom of pot, I have hard clay soil it's working great for me