Hi, I've pretty much gardened all over--Texas, Boston, South Carolina. I never thought I would see my garden wither from the heat and the dry in Seattle. I'm trying to keep up with the watering, but it's a challenge. Question: Why are the trunks of my bare root rose black? Is it dying a slow death? They are some green leaves, but they pretty wither and die. Is that the result of the hot and dry? I'm watering her pretty much everyday, she gets so dry. Thanks for your help.
Sorry to hear about your rose. Maybe someone will be able to answer you question about your rose. I am having a similar problem with newly planted peonies that were bare root. Was figuring they were having a hard time getting established. I am just south of you and am in the same boat. Am afraid to see what our water bill will be.
I'm right with you girls! Seeing as how we are all in the Pacific North West we share the same concern. We are so hot and so dry I had to give up on my hanging baskets I just could not keep them wet enough. I only allowed myself 2 this year because we've been hearing "drought" since last December. Right now it looks like it could shower, I hope it does. I'll feel a little bad for all the kids and their fireworks but heck, they've been setting them off since last weekend! I looked around the yard a bit tonight and both of my peonies in the front look horrible. My roses look good though....
Joyce, sorry to hear about your weather, until this Spring I had been wishing for rain for the last 5+ years hopefully you don't have that long to wait. I have read that drastic changes in weather conditions can cause a fungus that does that to roses. You might call the local Country Extension office to see if they have any suggestions on how to take care of it where you live. Also, I moved your post to a Forum where you may be more likely to get an answer to your question.
