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Tea clipper rose issue

John473John473 Posts: 62
in Problem solving

hi

my David Austin tea clipper roses have the following issue- what's is this? any recommendations appreciated 

John

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147

    Think that's probably 'balling' due to wet weather conditions ...  occurring on high-petal count roses when rain appears, disappears, and reappears. The slime on the petals acts like glue, trapping in hot humidity and the petals cannot open properly.

    http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/solve-problems/rose-bloom-balling/ 

    All you can do is deadhead promptly to encourage more blooms. 

    Last edited: 10 June 2017 14:50:04


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • John473John473 Posts: 62

    Ok thanks very much- it has been very wet here lately

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147

    Yes ... and here too, but the sun's shining today image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Mary370Mary370 Posts: 2,003

    Same problem with my roses, thought it was a disease, good to know it's temporary.

  • John473John473 Posts: 62

    Ya good newsimage

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