green fingers? whats this? (1 Viewer)

[seanoo]

hi all you gardeners out there. could anyone tell me what is wrong with my rose? as you can see the new shoots come out nice and green then they get these spots all over them. what is it and can i cure it? thanks in advance sean

 

[Bailey58]

hi all you gardeners out there. could anyone tell me what is wrong with my rose? as you can see the new shoots come out nice and green then they get these spots all over them. what is it and can i cure it? thanks in advance sean

I'm no gardener but we've had it and it's called black spot! The leaves drop off and re-infect the bush next season if I remember. You can get fungicidal sprays that help. Have a google. :thumb:

 

[Rob and Val]

Yes, that's black spot.

Advice here: -
http://www.ehow.com/how_8006842_cure-black-spot-roses.html

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