Geranium Leaves Turning Red and Rose Black Spot: Nutrient and Variety Issues

Geranium leaves turning pinkish-red (not yellow/brown) is unusual. Roses have black spot despite fungicide.

Geraniums

• Try Miracle-Gro or balanced fertilizer; may be nutrient deficiency.
• Ensure full sun (6+ hours).
• If no improvement, it’s a mystery—report back!

Roses

• Buy quality: Jackson & Perkins or Proven Winners (at Lowe’s). Cheap roses = disease magnets.
• Black spot is chronic: Even good roses need preventive spraying.
• J&P roses have a 1-year guarantee.

Invest in good roses; treat geraniums with fertilizer and sun.