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Post by merlin on Apr 24, 2011 6:49:47 GMT
Though I've done my best to ensure good healthy roses, many of them have been attacked. Small holes and leaves curled into a shelter for a 'bug' that seems to make a tiny web. Any idea what it could be?
I've had this before and as I remember it goes away later in the year but it is annoying after I've been spraying.
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Post by grindle on Apr 24, 2011 6:59:48 GMT
 Tortix moth caterpillar
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Post by Fractal on Apr 24, 2011 7:28:55 GMT
Yes, I agree with grindle. Use Provado after the sunset (no bees about).
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Post by merlin on Apr 24, 2011 17:47:59 GMT
Thank you for that, I didn't know. Actually I the last spraying was with 'Bayer fungus fighter' on the 21st but I'll buy some 'Provado' next week. I'm told that it's good to vary the makes.
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Post by merlin on May 1, 2011 17:41:26 GMT
And it seems to have done the trick, maybe I should alternate them.
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Post by Cherry on May 1, 2011 18:25:56 GMT
You should alternate them because the rose spray has changed. Roseclear 3 is weaker than it used to be so you should use three different products over six weeks. I mentioned this two years ago. A systemic fungus fighter is good, also a solution of 50% skimmed milk and water. This came from Peter Beales of Classic Roses.
This will be unbelievable, but I have none of these sprays and have no trouble with my roses. I hope I am alright saying this and not courting bad luck with them. I think we have too much wind here.
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Post by floydie on May 1, 2011 22:40:04 GMT
Can I jump in on this thread while were on roses?
I seam to have lots of ramblers dotted about in odd places, do i/can i trim them back or should i just try and move them some were more appropriate?
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Post by merlin on May 4, 2011 5:47:03 GMT
What are they Floydie, have you any pics? Prune after flowering then I would think about a suitable frame to accommodate them. Cut out any dead/old wood and basically make it fit your frame/arch. If you have to move them and they're not too old, do it in winter and definitely not where a rose has been previously.
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Post by Cherry on May 4, 2011 8:55:12 GMT
Some of the ramblers might be too big if they are beside the path. They are usually quite prickly too. Climbers are usually tidier and can be pruned closer to the fence. There are some beautiful thornless varieties available too. I would strongly recommend 'The Rose Expert' by Dr DG Hessayon, which used to be very inexpensive and describes roses in detail, especially if you have a small garden. I am pleased with my choice, putting a big rambler down on a shed, but I made a mistake with Dorothy Perkins which I grow just for the memories. It is a takeover merchant.
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Post by floydie on May 4, 2011 9:30:51 GMT
They are in random places and are taking over the flower beds so i don't really have much choice but to move them, I'll get some pics but i don't know if you can tell what they are?? they have 7 leaves.
Unless they are suckers??
(I don't know much about roses I had one red bush rose at the old house )
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Post by merlin on May 4, 2011 16:54:34 GMT
It would be a shame to dig 'um up before they flower, but I suppose now's the time to sort out your beds.
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Post by Cherry on May 4, 2011 17:05:21 GMT
Floydie, get the book or go to the library as it will tell you all you want to know about roses and you will make an informed choice of roses which you have chosen and which suit you. If the roses already there are taking over, prune them back or get rid of them. You can't really afford the space they want. Like Merlin said you will miss some of the floral display this year, but you work out if it is worth it. If you want to keep them , then let us have a look at them and someone will know what they are.
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Post by floydie on May 4, 2011 23:54:24 GMT
I'll get some piccys tomorrow (Had a busy day again), the way they are growing makes me think they need to move or go. I'm presuming now that they are suckers as no one would want to plant a rambler in a bed leading onto paving slabs or one that overhangs a wall/walk way or lawn.
(Then again everything seams abit random in this garden)
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Post by wildlifefriendly on May 5, 2011 5:54:56 GMT
You may find they are wild roses which have self-seeded in your garden, I get a lot come up in mine. It could explain why they are in odd places.
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Post by floydie on May 5, 2011 8:43:49 GMT
Maybe WF Piccys to come later then.
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Tortix moth caterpillar
