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Garden Q&A: Why are my rose leaves turning yellow and falling off?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Garden Q&A: Why are my rose leaves turning yellow and falling off? — If your rose leaves are turning yellow and dropping off at this time of year, it’s most often due to black spot, a common fungal disease that thrives in warm, damp conditions, writes Peter Dowdall. File pictures

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025 - 10:06

Peter Dowdall

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Why are the leaves on my roses turning yellow and dropping off?

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