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what is wrong with my rose?
charlottepclarke
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i recently planted a potted precious amber rose and today i noticed the bottom leaves are turning yellow with some brown/black patches. the rest of the plant looks very healthy, the buds are flowering nicely and the leaves further up the plant are perfectly green and shiny. i am hoping it is the result of a deficiency rather than a disease but can’t quite figure out which. could i possibly be overwatering? any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, i’m new to gardening so apologies if i come across as a bit clueless!
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Your rose has no need for these older leaves any more, so it drops them - all perfectly natural.
You rose may have a touch of black spot - most of mine do too.
There are treatments that may or may not help, but it's usually a minor problem.
I leave mine alone.
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
It'll need regular watering for the rest of the season until it gets its roots down into the soil.
At least 2 gallons a week and more if it's very hot and dry.
Once it has settled in they are very tough plants.
Best of luck!
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Overall I think your rose looks good
If the leaves are heavily affected and bother you, you can cut them off — also always pick up any leaves on the ground so they don’t become a further source of blackspot
Watering is important as @Pete.8 mentioned — it won’t eliminate blackspot but will keep the plant healthy enough to shrug it off