Welcome to the newsgroup (RGR), Heidi!

I have no advice to offer you, but I know that several posters to this
newsgroup are in the Triangle area also.

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC (the sandy NE side!)


"Heidi Stump" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I am new to this newsgroup...and to growing roses!
My husband and I
recently adopted 2 JFK HT's from a quality local
nursery. We planted
them, in a nice bed w/ hummus, good dirt, oscal,
etc... After a week in
their new home our rose buds are opening with red
spots on the petals.
Can anyone tell me what this is? Is this due to
the record amount of
rain we have received in NC, or a lack/excess of
nutrients? Is this
indicative of disease or pests?

Thanks for any help you may provide.
Sincerely,
Heidi
Raleigh, NC