14-08-2003, 01:32 PM
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roses
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(cherylle) wrote:
I have been trying to grow roses in Brisbane for some time, but find
the humidity a problem, e.g., blackspot etc. Does anyone have any
suggestions re the best spray to use, etc. Also, when is the best
time to prune roses and should I prune standard roses?
There are some varieties of rose that are less prone to black spot in humid
climates, so I hope you are growing them, otherwise the black spot will always
win.
WRT pruning -- pruning is done in July in Sydney, when the roses are closest
to dormant. Of course, this isn't strictly necessary; just that you don't
lose so many flowers if you prune in winter. Any rose book should tell you
how to prune standards -- try the library.
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Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
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"...children should continue to be breastfed... for up to two years of age
or beyond." -- Innocenti Declaration, Florence, 1 August 1990
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