To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep out of reach of children. Brand name(s) Armillatox (Armillatox remains on the market as a disinfectant, but is no longer permitted to be used for pesticidal purposes)

Press down firmly on top of trigger head immediately behind the yellow nozzle to depress the safety tab (¼ turn either way). Brand name(s) Westland Plant Rescue Fungus Control (liquid concentrate and ready-to-use spray) (This active ingredient has not been withdrawn but the product/s containing it are no longer being marketed to home gardeners) Choose a position with free-draining soil, that does not dry out completely, especially during the summer months Brand name(s) Dithane (This active ingredient has not been withdrawn but the product/s containing it are no longer being marketed) You can create more plants from your favourite roses by taking cuttings, or even grow completely new plants from seed. How to propagate roses

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Another easy option is to take hardwoodcuttings in mid-autumn to late winter. You just need to be more patient, as these are much slower to root. Once planted, the cuttings can generally be forgotten about until the following year, as the cut surface undergoes a period of callusing over in winter, from which roots then start to develop in spring. Brand name(s) FITO Garden Weedkiller and FITO Patio Weedkiller (This active ingredient has not been withdrawn but the product/s containing it are no longer being marketed). All plant protection products should be used safely. Do not apply when bees are actively foraging and use early morning or late evening. Plant a rose in conditions it enjoys and it will reward you by growing healthy and strong so think about the conditions in your garden. When to plant roses

Brand name(s) Rose Clear 2 (Rose Clear 2 has been replaced by a new product Roseclear Ultra with an increased range of uses and different active ingredients)It is best to stake using two tree ties. One as close to the crown as possible and one about halfway down the stem Suitable for other types of plants so can be used around your whole garden when needed, not just on roses.

Products have been grouped according to their use and then alphabetically by active ingredient. Weedkillers/herbicides RoseClear has earned the trust of gardeners worldwide for its exceptional results on roses, and bonsai enthusiasts can rejoice in its effectiveness on these miniature masterpieces too. Experience the beauty of robust and disease-free bonsai trees with the assurance that RoseClear delivers unparalleled results for both roses and bonsai. Avoid planting roses when the ground is frozen or waterlogged, or during drought conditions. Where to plant roses Bare-root roses: Plant out as soon as you receive them, usually in late autumn or from late winter to early spring, while the plant is not actively growing The easiest way is to take softwood stem-tipcuttings in early to mid spring. Take the cuttings from this year’s shoots and plant into pots, where they should root in about two months or so. The new plants will be ready to transplant into the garden after a year. Pinch out the growth to create a bushy plant and expect flowers in two to three years.Standard roses are top worked (the graft is at the top of the stem) so unlike other roses, they should not be planted too deeply and care must be taken not to bury the stem. Established roses should really only need watering during dry spells in high summer – when you should water up to once a week, using 5-10 litres (about one large watering can) per plant. If the blooms or leaves start to wilt, then water immediately.

Yes, there are limitless fungicides available on the market today. Unfortunately, the chasm between the performance of established brands and conventional sprays has no Venn diagram with a bit of an overlap. Therefore, forget the price and brand, and instead, focus on crucial information and features, as outlined below. Ingredients Brand name(s) Many brands (Many of these have been replaced by other products that contain a different active ingredient but may be used for the same purposes) Always read the product label before use and follow instructions. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product and keep out or reach of children and animals. RoseClear Ultra Gun! has been shown to be safe to many species and varieties of plants. However, it is always advisable to test a sample of plants, by treating them and leaving for a few weeks, before treating a large or valuable collection.Thiamethoxam (Westland Plant Rescue Bug Killer Ornamental Plants (+ abamectin), ready-to-use spray) The RHS is extremely concerned about the potential unintended effects of pesticides on bees, other pollinators and the wider environment. The RHS welcomes any move that increases our knowledge and understanding of the factors that may play a role in the decline of pollinators and other wildlife. The fungicide employs a smart mechanism – Fungus Fighter Plus – in controlling diseases for three weeks. For effective results, as with all fungicides, we recommend applying Provanto at the first signs of disease (either in the late evening or early morning) and try to avoid spraying on sunny days. Follow the stipulated guidelines to the letter when spraying both edibles and ornamental plants, and don’t forget to read the outlined precautions on the label before use and act accordingly. Pros Brand name(s)Scotts Pathclear (Pathclear Gun! is not affected as it does not contain artrazine - the replacement product Pathclear Ultra is based on approved active ingredients), Doff Total Path Weedkiller (the replacement product Doff Improved Total Path Weedkiller is based on approved active ingredients) Roses are deep-rooted plants, so once they have settled in they can usually survive on the moisture naturally present in the soil. However, in hot, dry spells or in dry, sandy soils they may need additional water.