rose suckers

Azazello · « **on:** May 06, 2011, 08:49 »

I've got a few climbing roses which are doing well;

Would you mind having a look at these pictures please?

Are these suckers or is just new growth? I read that suckers have 7 leaves but these have 5 and look like healthy growth to me, but have a suspcicion that they should be removed.

What is the problem with these leaves? Both climbers have it;

Thanks for any advice/help

mumofstig · « **Reply #1 on:** May 06, 2011, 09:01 »

they don't look like suckers to me, suckers are usually very thorny and have different foliage to the rest of the plant.

The spots are black spot, a fungal disease. I think you can still buy a spray for it, if it spreads badly the rose can lose all its leaves

Azazello · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2011, 09:09 »

I'll hop down to the garden centre for a spray then.

I say hop, but I'll probably drive.

Thanks!

JayG · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2011, 09:17 »

Readers will probably not want to know that Roseclear 3 was withdrawn from sale 30/5/2010 and is not legally permitted to be used after the end of this month.

There are alternatives though, including a new Roseclear product, although surprise surprise, it's not cheap!

Hey Jude · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2011, 13:31 »

Certainly look ilke lovely shoots to me! Jude.

Azazello · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2011, 13:38 »

Thanks people.

I just ordered some Roseclear, which I will use till the end of the month.

Just for fun, here are a couple of roses - is it very early for them?

The other climber is covered in buds - about 20 - can't wait to see them - they have a gorgeous colour and scent.

JayG · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2011, 14:28 »

Lovely roses (mine are not quite there yet, which is hardly surprising given where I live!)

If you have ordered the new Roseclear product there is no need to use it in a hurry as it's only Roseclear 3 for which time is running out for it to be used legally.

Yorkie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2011, 21:09 »

The other thing to remember about black spot is that hygiene is vital (the plant's, not necessarily yours

).

Do not allow any fallen leaves to remain on the ground as they will help to reinfect with the fungus.

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