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Black Red Rose problem
Hello,
I have several burgandy velvet rose plants in my rose beds which have a peculiar problem. They produce a dozen roses in one go. But they have only a few green leaves - sometimes about 5 to 10 leaves or less on a plant which is already 50cm tall. They are not young plants and I have had them in my garden for over 5 summers. They get full sun 12+ hours a day. I fertilize them and they get regular watering. What is the problem? Cheers!! |
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Black Red Rose problem
Robert S. Martin wrote:
Hello, I have several burgandy velvet rose plants in my rose beds which have a peculiar problem. They produce a dozen roses in one go. But they have only a few green leaves Hi Bob. Is it possible that a fungal disease such as black spot is defoliating your roses? Dead give-away: there will be leaves on the ground. Let us know. And also, what is a "burgundy velvet" rose? Sounds pretty. |
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Black Red Rose problem
Hello,
I don't think it is black spot. The silly plant simply doesn't produce enough leaves. Maybe I need to add more fertilizer? As for the name I don't know for certain. The rose has the classical diamond? shape? like Christian Dior, Ink Spot, Lincoln, Blackboye etc.. The roses have a dark red color with highlights of black tinge. The petals are like velvet. And the scent is very faint. |
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Black Red Rose problem
two things I can think of. First the rose may just be loosing its vigor. Some grafted roses tend to get gnarly as the years go by and less active. this is a common problem with the "Peace" roses available now. (Among others) Second the roses need to be pruned. Roses occasionally benefit from a thorough pruning to 3-6" stalks. This gets rid of old woody growth and forces them to put out new canes that tend to have a lot more vigor. -- Theo in Zone 5 Kansas City "Robert S. Martin" wrote in message ... Hello, I have several burgandy velvet rose plants in my rose beds which have a peculiar problem. They produce a dozen roses in one go. But they have only a few green leaves - sometimes about 5 to 10 leaves or less on a plant which is already 50cm tall. They are not young plants and I have had them in my garden for over 5 summers. They get full sun 12+ hours a day. I fertilize them and they get regular watering. What is the problem? Cheers!! |
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"Theo Asir" wrote in message
this is a common problem with the "Peace" roses available now. (Among others) That's whats happening with my Peace rose at the moment. I get foliage but the plant seems weaker than it was several years ago. But as for the black roses I have - they have always had the problem of "low leaf count but high flower ratio". |
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Black Red Rose problem
Robert S. Martin wrote:
But as for the black roses I have - they have always had the problem of "low leaf count but high flower ratio". You know--I like blooms better than leaves, but I can see how you might want both. G I don't know where you are, but if you go to the web site for Beatty Fertilizer (I hope that's how it is spelled) you will see a product called Mill's Magic Mix. This stuff produces big fat basal shoots within two weeks of application that are sure to produce leaves. It has lots of alfalfa, which some say is responsible for the basals. But it has other stuff too. It is a coarse dry mix--you sprinkle two or three cups around the bush under the mulch, then water in and watch out! I love this stuff. |
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"Shiva" wrote in message news:aHlwYXRpYQ==.02fb55a6721ac41a2c1b612806c7d82c @1044638460.cotse.net... Robert S. Martin wrote: But as for the black roses I have - they have always had the problem of "low leaf count but high flower ratio". You know--I like blooms better than leaves, but I can see how you might want both. G I don't know where you are, but if you go to the web site for Beatty Fertilizer (I hope that's how it is spelled) you will see a product called Mill's Magic Mix. This stuff produces big fat basal shoots within two weeks of application that are sure to produce leaves. It has lots of alfalfa, which some say is responsible for the basals. But it has other stuff too. It is a coarse dry mix--you sprinkle two or three cups around the bush under the mulch, then water in and watch out! I love this stuff. You know, if I didn't know better I would swear you were a paid representative of Mill's Magic Mix. You are their NUMBER ONE Fan. (kinda reminds me of Stephen King and Misery) ; 0 Laura |
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R & L Porter wrote:
You know, if I didn't know better I would swear you were a paid representative of Mill's Magic Mix. You are their NUMBER ONE Fan. Ever see a one cane wonder that has languished for two seasons sprout three fat basals and end up the season with four good canes? |
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