It sounds as though you've done the right things @Yviestevie. Are the roses usually ok?
One unusual feature we've had here this summer (apart from the extraordinary temps on a couple of days) is a lot of hot, swirling wind. Most of my roses are in the back garden which is now very sheltered. They aren't normally affected by windy conditions. Shrubs and hedges at the front, however, face due south and have little shade throughout the day. They also have virtually no protection from those hot, desiccating winds. They have crispy, yellow and brown leaves. As much wind scorch as sun scorch I think. Could it be the same for your roses?
The other problem with windy weather of course is that it's a very effective way of blowing fungal spores around....
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
@Topbird The hot swirling winds have come this far north together with tiny drops of rain now and then. Not enough to wet the path. It's as if it has tried to rain but just can't manage it. This has been happening for weeks and weeks.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
Yes @Topbird they will be fine, it's just that they have been disappointing this year due to the blackspot. Golden Beauty has been fine but then she's bomb proof.
@Yviestevie I do not spray any other plants other than roses.. And do it after 8pm.. bees do not get much from most roses anyways.. Other plants have mildew but are still flowering.. I simply cut of the spires of old flowers and feed them.. plus the wild flowers are attracting more bees than any others.. so bees have enough food always.. (atleast in summer)
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One unusual feature we've had here this summer (apart from the extraordinary temps on a couple of days) is a lot of hot, swirling wind. Most of my roses are in the back garden which is now very sheltered. They aren't normally affected by windy conditions. Shrubs and hedges at the front, however, face due south and have little shade throughout the day. They also have virtually no protection from those hot, desiccating winds. They have crispy, yellow and brown leaves. As much wind scorch as sun scorch I think. Could it be the same for your roses?
The other problem with windy weather of course is that it's a very effective way of blowing fungal spores around....