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to the harsh frost that we had, thank you plant it insome not too sticky soil in the sun damien. Not much like a foxglove but very nice as long as it doesn't get rust.

rose against a treeAdvice on dealing with rose rust

Dealing with rose rust

to prevent infection by mildew, rust or blackspotPrune early-flowering clematis, such as Clematis montana, immediately after flowering to control their size

Groundsel is able to produce lots of seed, and several generations of this weed can grow in a single growing season. Plants can overwinter and act as a host for rust fungus. This weed is adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. Seed can blow

why are the leaves turning yellow and rust colour and now have started falling off , until two weeks ago it was putting on new growth and was looking good ? In a pot? Any chance it could have dried out? They really prefer being in the ground

years, even some varieties that claim to be disease resistant can show signs of disease.I wish I'd thought more carefully before buying eight standard 'Bonica' roses a few years ago. By mid-summer, the older leaves have usually developed orange rust

Gradually lower the cutting height of your mower as grass growth increasesSpray roses showing signs of diseases such as blackspot, rust or powdery mildewApply a combined weed, feed and moss killer to your lawn if you think it needs itTop up water

Pick off leaves infected by rose blackspot or rose rust, and dispose of them in your dustbin and not on the compost heapSet up an automatic watering system with a drip nozzle for potted plants if you're going on holidayTop up water levels in ponds

I have been given an old galvanised watering can, but there is a lot of rust in the bottom. It is watertight.  Is it ok to use?  Anything the rustiness will do good or anything it will do harm?  Very many thanks, Maggie As long as it is not leaking