"Bob Bauer" wrote in message
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I need to get out there and dormant spray.

You DO NOT need to use dormant spray in Zones 7 or 6. It is
completely unnecessary!

Artificial dormancy is ONLY needed in areas where the rose does not
stop blooming on its own. Zones 9 10 and 11. Places like South
Florida or Southern California or South Texas or Hawaii.

I was under the impression that dormant spray was used while
the plant was dormant in order to smother pests (thinking
of apple trees). Am I way off, or am I thinking of something
similarly named?

Laura