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Silkies Rose Farm, 550 McDonalds Rd, Clonbinane (2026)

04/07/2023

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30/06/2023

HI everyone, here is the link to this weeks edition of the Rose Rambler newsletter.

https://rosesalesonline.com.au/rose-rambler/rose-rambler-29th-june-2023-organic-rose-management-upgrade/

It has a great special on an Organic Rose Management Spray upgrade. It such a good deal and very timely considering we have been looking at rose health over the lat could of posts. Today I will finish the rose health series with the last post on destructive insects and how to manage them.

RED SPIDER MITE is usually only found in very dry parts of the rose garden where there is minimal air circulation. The red spider mite hides under foliage where it creates an almost invisible web and breeds voraciously while sucking the foliage dry.
Spider mites hate water so spraying under the leaves for a few days may minimise their numbers but the organic rose management spray program with added eco-need oil will definitely interrupt their breeding cycle.
Increase the level of moisture to this part of the garden to decrease the likelihood of re-infestation.

SCALE are usually found on lower stems of rose plants. This sap sucking insect, if left to prosper and spread upwards, and seriously weaken the host rose. Scale is often seen on stems of potted roses, which is a sure sign that the plant is root-bound in the pot, there is soil compaction and poor drainage.
Repot contained roses using the organic rose management spray and adding eco-neem for complete control.

CATERPILLARS are not as attracted to roses as they are to the orchard or vegetable garden but if you see a caterpillar, pick it off and dispose of it. To be on the safe side, it is a good idea to add eco-neem oil to the next organic rose management spray program to control the caterpillars while they are still at the larval stage.

Go the Diana's book All About Roses: A guide to growing and loving roses for information about other insects. If you don't have a copy go to rosesalesonline.com.au and purchase now. You won't be sorry.

Photos order are: Red spider mite, Scale and Caterpillars.

28/06/2023

Hello Everyone, today I am continuing with the series about rose health. This post will begin the focus on insects and other pests.

APHIDS are the bane of every rose grower. They are those tiny sap sucking insects which appear in early spring when all their predators are still sleeping of winter. They invade the juicy, fresh young tips, which are loaded with nutrients and will always take advantage of roses that are planted in a more sheltered position.
Unfortunately, if not kept in check early they will distort the first long anticipated rose blooms of the season.
The organic rose maintenance program should be commenced in late winter after pruning or in early spring as soon as new foliage appears. This prevents aphids developing much beyond the larval stage and will interrupt their breeding cycle.
Aphids in small numbers are an indication that your garden is environmentally will balance and will entice the ladybirds from their winter slumber knowing they have a good food source while they are busy breeding.

THRIPS fly in on hot winds and leave a trail of destruction, mainly on pale coloured blooms where their damage is very evident by brown markings on the petals. They are almost invisible to the naked eye as they burrow deep down into the petals of rose blooms which makes them difficult to eradicate by spraying.
When the infestation is significant they suck the immature flower bud which prevents the bloom from opening.
Eco-neen oil can be added to the organic rose management program to keep thrips controlled while hot winds are prevalent. However, we usually prefer to trim affected flowers because it is very difficult to get the spray deep enough into the flower buds where the thrips are hiding.

WHITEFLY is a modern pest that looks like a tiny moth and is becoming more prevalent due to over-use of pesticides that have killed off its natural predators. Hordes of whitefly breed rapidly under rose foliage where they suck the sap and leave white lesions on the upper-side of the foliage.
The foliage looses vigour and is less able to photosynthesise so the entire growth system of the rose is compromised.
The organic rose management program with added eco-need oil must be sprayed under the foliage to interrupt the whitefly breeding cycle.

Come back for the next post that will finish this series.

The take home message is that our organic rose management program is an essential part of your rose growing regime.

Photos: First is aphids, second is thrips and third is whitefly.

26/06/2023

Hi Folks, today I am continuing with information on rose diseases. The reality is, no matter how carefully you look after your roses there are always going to be the odd times when you have problems with rose health. This may be due to weather conditions, location or pest infestation. Today I will continue with the fungal diseases.

POWDERY MILDEW is initially evident when the leaves curl and discolour to look almost purple. The rose maintenance program should be be sprayed immediately before white powder appears or the fungus will spread and distort developing flower buds. Roses which are planted in shade or in filtered light near trees, under the eaves close to the house, in a glass house or in an air-less part of the garden will nearly always be afflicted by powdery mildew fungus and should be relocated.
Some older rose varieties are very susceptible to powdery mildew at the slightest hint of inclement weather or humidity. They should be planted in the hottest, most windy part of the garden or replace them with a healthier variety.

BOTRYTIS FUNGUS is usually on pale-coloured blooms immediately after rainy weather. Dark pink spots appear on the flower petals and there is no cure. Trim the affected blooms if you find them unsightly.

RUST is evident when spores of orange powder appear on the underside of the foliage after spells of damp and cool weather conditions where there is inadequate ventilation. Roses planted in very poorly drained soil are particularly vulnerable to rust fungus.
Spray the rose maintenance program to the underside of the foliage if possible and consider relocating affected roses to a more open part of the garden or fork holes into soil around the roses to aerate the soil and improve drainage.

This information has been taken from our very own Diana Sargeant's book - All About Roses: A guide to growing and loving roses. You can order your copy by clicking in the website above or entering rosesalesonline.com.au into your search engine. Only $34.95 plus $19.50 fixed price shipping.

The second photo is powdery mildew, the third is botrytis and the fourth is rust.

24/06/2023

Hi Everyone, here is a link for this weeks edition of the Rose Rambler newsletter.

https://rosesalesonline.com.au/rose-rambler/rose-rambler-22nd-june-2023-how-to-grow-potted-roses-well/

It contains advice on how to grow roses well in pots; something we get asked about a lot by customers.

Over the next few days I thought I would write a few posts about some of the health issues that effect roses.

Despite all your tender loving care and regular applications of our rose management program (see previous post for instructions) there may be times when environmental factors create problems for your roses.

First I will concentrate on some of the fungal diseases.

BLACKSPOT is a fungus that occurs mainly on the lower leaves of the bush, evidenced by yellow leaves with black blotchy spots, Left untreated, it can infect the whole bush and cause defoliation.
The disease becomes apparent after several hours of wet foliage during rainy periods or after heavy dew occurs. Stressed roses are more susceptible to blackspot.
Don't get concerned when you see a few spots on old foliage (especially in autumn) because the rose is constantly renewing itself and pushing all its energy into flowers and new growth.
Monthly applications of the rose management program will assist in preventing blackspot fungus from invading the roses. Weekly applications may be necessary during humid weather conditions.

DOWNY MILDEW is a more insidious fungus than blackspot. It develops on new rose foliage and stems and is indicated by irregular brown blotches on the leaf surface and along the stems and can cause compete defoliation. Left untreated, downy mildew can kill roses. Newly forming blooms will not develop or open properly.
The disease only occurs in very moist, misty conditions and when the night temperature falls between 11-13 degrees celsius. Downy mildew will not germinate when the temperature is above 18 degrees celsius.
Keep a check on night time temperature and humidity. Weekly applications of the rose management program will inhibit the fungus from spreading.

The first image is blackspot, the second is downy mildew.

22/06/2023

WHY NOT GIVE A GIFT ROSE?

Giving a ‘gift of love’ rose that lives in the recipient’s garden is a long-term reminder of your caring thoughtfulness. From $88.60 we will send a gift wrapped, flowering rose of your choice*, beautifully presented with a card and your personalised message in our custom designed box.

*No flowers during winter.

Just select any rose from our entire store (rosesalesonline.com.au) and choose the potted gift rose option to send as a gift.

The roses showcased below are a few of our favourites that are a popular choice for gift roses - ones that are of high quality, fragrance and beauty.

Simply click into each rose product and select "Gift Rose" from the product option.

FORGET ME NOT
Forget me Not is a very highly recommended rose for health, vigour, stunning foliage, exquisite fruity fragrance from a Hybrid Tea shaped bud which opens to a cupped mass of swirling petals in shades of mauve/warm pink.

Blooms last well in a vase and are continually produced. Suitable to grow in a pot too. One of my most favourite roses.

THIS GLORIOUS ROSE IS VERY HIGHLY AWARDED AROUND THE WORLD IN EVERY TRIAL GARDEN OR ROSE SHOW WHERE IT IS EXHIBITED!

Highly recommended rose
Exquisite fruity fragrance
Endless supply of blooms for a vase
Healthy bushy growth

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Australian bred by legend Bruce Brundrett
Happy Birthday! is a compact, free flowering and healthy bush, with bright yellow buds, which change to light apricot and fade to cream when fully opened, showing bright yellow stamens. The foliage is light green, clean and healthy.

A significant feature of this beautiful Australian bred rose is that it has very, very few thorns and thus a nice gift for those who don't grow roses because of the thorns!

Grow this rose in a tub on your balcony - it's a beauty!

Fragrance: Light - Height: up to 140cm.

GOLDEN CELEBRATION – David Austin modern shrub rose which can also be grown as a climber against a wall or supported by a pillar frame.

Bred by David Austin, 1992 this magnificent rose has two sensational parents and they are both climbing roses here is Australia’s warm climate – Charles Austin and Abraham Darby.

Golden Celebration is widely sought after for the name – a wonderful gift on the occasion of a Golden Wedding Anniversary and I have never heard a single complaint about this rose!

From the plumpest large buds the huge warm golden blooms emerge with a wonderful fruity fragrance and continue to flower throughout the entire season unaffected by all the weather conditions Mother Nature can deliver – the flowers just nod in the rain! The dark, glossy foliage is a wonderful foil for the golden blooms.

Gorgeous rose to gift for Golden Wedding Anniversary
Strong English Rose fragrance
Tolerant of all weather
Very healthy and free flowering throughout the season

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