On Wed, 12 Mar 2003 03:47:37 +0100, "Maryanne"
wrote:


Now I wish I could figure out a way to keep those miserable cucumber
beetles
and thrips from eating holes in the petals.

BTW, Don Juan is a heavy spring bloomer for me with occasional blossoms
during the heat of the summer and a minor burst of blooms when it cools in
the fall. Is that usual?

John (zone 6)


Try underplanting with Garlic & Marigold - I found that keeps the beetles
off but not the Aphid
M

I have a thick row of garlic in front of my Don Juan. It dies off
around late May due to the intense summer heat. The Don Juan still
gets attacked by Jap beetles and aphids, so I'm left with using a rose
systemic which is very effective. I have not found any (natural)
methods that work well, unfortunately.