rose 'Vanity' · Pests & diseases

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, open position. Mulch in late winter and, to improve flowering, apply a balanced fertiliser in late winter or early spring, and again in early summer. See rose cultivation

Watering: Deeply saturate root zone regularly, prevent leaf surface wetnessSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rose black spot, rose rust and rose powdery mildew, the most common rose diseases. Can also be affected by rose dieback, replant disease, canker, honey fungus and a virus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, including rose aphid, the most common rose pest. Can also be affected by leafhoppers, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly and leaf-cutter bees. Deer and rabbits can also cause damage

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