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Old 26-05-2007, 05:09 AM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Rust on roses

On May 23, 4:47 pm, Persephone wrote:
Sigh. Seems like every year, when it starts to get toward summer,
I get serious rust on my roses. I pick off the affected leaves, but
is there anything I can use that will nip the problem in the bud g

Preferably as kind as possible to the environment.

TIA


Hi Perse
We don't get much rust up here,
but I had one rose that got it every spring.
It was Dainty Bess.......
Removing leaves helped, but eventually
I tossed her out; no time for spraying etc.
Get rust resistant roses.
Manelli Family is correct-- wettable sulfur,
but don't apply if temp is over 80 degrees.

Emilie
NorCal