September 26, 2024
TERRA VIVA IS THE PLACE FOR ROSES
We sell 1000's and 1000's of Roses each year and have developed a reputation for a big range, quality well-grown plants, and great health.
Have you seen our Rose selection lately? Perfect picture of good health, thanks to regular spraying, good watering, and a recent feed with controlled-release fertiliser.
Now is a great time to plant with such a wide choice, the damp soil, and a whole growing season ahead.
ROSE CARE
By now you should be on a regular care programme as obviously prevention is so much better than cure. We’re spraying every two weeks at Terra Viva to prevent mildew and black spot.
Kiwicare Organic Sulphur is a great fungicide and works well on rust, with Mavrik added for aphid control.
Check out the 2 way systemic insecticide from Grosafe – Groventive. This is the first systemic bee-safe insecticide we’ve had for ages and deals with sucking/chewing insects on roses, shrubs, hedging, and houseplants.
So here are some more good options for keeping your roses healthy and happy – Combat 3 –in -1 insecticide, fungicide, and fertiliser, Super Shield combo spray, Kiwicare SuperSulphur or Freeflo Copper for fungus problems, and bee-friendly Mavrik for insects. If you’re not sure what to use just ask any of us for help.
And with roses remember water, water, water.
Groventive is not only a great insecticide for roses, it's also the top recommendation for thrips on Viburnums, Portuguese Laurels etc – start spraying in late Spring and you’ll avoid the problem easily.