Black spot can be troublesome. In spring '99 we began following the advice of rosarian Bob Williams and used Miracid as a foliar spray, wetting all leaf surfaces with a dilution of one tablespoon per gallon of water every 7-10 days. Spraying causes the dropping of affected leaves and their replacement by healthy new growth. We will monitor the long-term success of this treatment. Above all else, seek out resistant rose varieties.
Flowers are medium pink shading to near white at the center.
The shrub is compact, not getting much above 3 feet in height. Fragrance is pleasant but not intense. Nearly Wild' is nearly always in bloom for us. Disease resistance is good. Red flowers that turn to dark purple on a 3-4 foot shrub characterize this English rose.