On Sun, 7 May 2006 22:43:12 +0100, K wrote
(in message ):

VX writes
These are rosa rugosa alba- that's a wild species- it must be capable
of withstanding aphids.

FWIW I have not found aphids to cause a problem on rugosas. Unless the
aphids are causing physical damage, i would not bother with trying to
eradicate them.
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Kay


Thanks for that- it does put it in perspective. I can see a few curling
leaves but nothing beyond that, so far anyway. I've probably been worrying
for no good reason...

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