Rose bush problem

[BADGER.BRAD]

Hello all,
I have a problem with a couple of my rose bushes affecting the leaves and wondered if anyone knew what it was and what I can do about it.Here is a photo (not very good sorry).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/...289bb9.jpg?v=0

Many Thanks all

[marmite]

Hello looking closley I think it's rust. It can over time kill the plant or spread to others. You can get sprays for it which contain, copper compound,mancozeb oxycarboxin and thiram, But it is best to get rid of leaves/plant with it on and burn them. Welcome to the forum. All the best from Marmite

[BADGER.BRAD]

Hello Marmite,

Many thanks for the help much appreciated.

Brad

[mei]

I think you have Blackspot and There is no cure for the affected leaves, though a spray of a rose fungicide or combined rose spray such as Multirose will halt the spread. Infected leaves should be removed and burned. Rose leaves affected with Blackspot should NOT be put on the compost heap - or even into your recycling bin. I had the same problem last year..
good luck and let us know if it helps.
kirsty (mei)

[DavidT]

I agree with Mei, it is deinitely Blackspot,

[tigerella]

Removing and destroying the effected leaves helps. Also a good rose food and a cupful of epsom salts thrown at the bottom of the plant will ensure health and gorgeous blooms.