Rose Gardening
Roses have gotten a bad wrap up over the years for being hard to grow and maintain. If you are flirting with rose gardening don't let this rumor stop you. Although rose gardening can turn out to be challenging, once you master it, it really is not that bad. Just adopt a few easy tips and you will make you rose garden the envy of your neighbors and friends.
Roses at Wikipedia
A rose is a perennial flowering shrub or vine of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae, that contains over 100 species. The species form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp thorns. Most are native to Asia, with smaller numbers of species native to Europe, North America, and northwest Africa. Natives, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance....
Planting Roses
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Pests and diseases of roses
Roses (Rosa sp.) are susceptible to a number of pests, diseases and disorders. A large number of the problems affecting roses are seasonal and climatic.Ross, D.,Rose-growing for Pleasure, Lothian Publishing, Melbourne, 1985, ISBN 0 85091 181 8 pp. 27
Certain varieties of roses are naturally more resistant or immune than others to certain pests and diseases.
Cultivation requirements of individual rose species and cultivars, when observed, often assist in the prevention of certain pests, diseases and disorders.Botanica's Organic Gardening, Random House Publishing, Sydney, 2002, ISBN 1 74051 426 2
Dealing with Rose Diseases
- Black Spots on Leaves
This disease is usually called black spot. Black spots come along as circular with fringed edges on leaves. They make the leaves to yellow. Take away the infected leafage and collect any fallen leaves close to the rose. Artificial sprays can be applied to prevent or treat this sort of rose disease. - Stunted or malformed young canes
Called powdery mildew, this is a fungus disease that covers leaves, stems and buds with wind spread white powder. It causes the leaves curl and become purple. Spray with Funginex or Benomyl to treat this fungal disease. - Blistered underside of leaves
Called rust, this disease is characterized by orange-red blisters that become black in fall. It can come through the winter and will then attack fresh sprouts in the spring. Collect and throw away leaves that are contaminated in autumn. A Benomyl or Funginex spray every 7-10 days may help. - Malformed or stunted leaves and flowers
This is made by spider mites. They are tiny yellow, red or green spiders found on the underside of leaves where they absorb juices. The application of Orthene or Isotox can help in addressing this plague. - Weak and mottled leaves with tiny white webs under them
This is caused by aphids. They are small soft-bodied insects that are usually brown, green or red. Oftentimes clumped under leaves and flower buds, they suck plant juices from tender buds. Malathion or diazinon spray can help roses to come through these bugs. - Flowers that don't open or are deformed when they open
Thrips could be the cause behind this problem. They are slight, brown-yellow bugs with fringed wings that also suck juices from flower buds. Cut back and throw away the plagued flowers. Orthene and malathion can also address this problem.
Remember that roses are hungry feeders that need much fertilizer to become healthy bushes.
Links to other rose related sites
- 101 Tips For Growing And Enjoying Your Own Great Roses!
- "101 Tips For Growing And Enjoying Your Own Great Roses!" will take you by the hand and show you how to grow gorgeous, healthy roses. My expert guide will help you decide which flower or flowers are right for you and your garden...And then show you what you will need to do to properly maintain and protect your beloved flowers.
- Common Types of Roses
- Roses have all times been appreciated for their beauty and elegancy. Since ancient times the rose is the symbol of love and prettiness. They were even identified with various goddesses of love like the Greek goddess Aphrodite or her Roman equal Venus.
- Hybrid Tea Roses
- Hybrid Tea Roses are undoubted the most popular rose in the world and perhaps the most popular flower at all. Hybrid tea roses have all the virtuousness's you are looking for in a flower: beauty, fragrance and easy care.
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"101 Tips For Growing And Enjoying Your Own Great Roses!" contains all the information you need to add life to your yard with all types of roses. If you feel adventurous and have some time, you can learn to plant hybrid teas right outside your front door.Or take life a little easier and fall in love with any of the other less-maintenance flowers that the rose family provides! If you want to be the envy of friends, family, and neighbors - just take a look inside of my thoroughly researched report.
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