F ertilize monthly throughout August with a fertilizer formulate d for roses. S pray weekly with Funginex or Immunox to control powdery mildew and black spot. To rid your roses of insects, use a systemic rose care product such as Malathion, Orthenex, or Diazinon. W hen spraying for insects and disease, be sure to coat the undersides of the leaves, since many if the diseases and insects that infest roses live there. S ix hours of sun a day helps your roses stay healthy.
Morning sun is best because it dries the dew off the leaves, helping to prevent fungus diseases.
K eep flowers cut to encourage renewed flowering on hybrid tea and floribunda roses. Cut at a 45 angle. All Rights Reserved.