Most types of roses can be infected with Black Spot, though some species are more resistant than others to this particular disease. Many shrub rose varieties show resistance to this disease while many hybrid tea roses are very susceptible.
Black Spot appears on the rose like black splotches which develop leaf yellowing around them.
Black spot is an infectious fungal disease that affects most types of roses, though some species are more resistant than others to this particular disease.
Black Spot looks like black splotches which then develop leaf yellowing around them. Black spot typically occurs during moist, humid conditions and are usually wind-borne and rain splashed to newly emerging leaf tissue. Using a product such as Safer® Brand Garden Fungicide will cure your roses of black spot to ensure they are healthy all season long!
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