Rose Buds Shriveling Before Opening: Water on Buds + Cool Nights = Botrytis

Roses planted 6 weeks ago, bloomed beautifully, now buds shrivel or half-open and rot. NJ, rain + sprinklers mist bush every other day.

Water on Buds + Cool Nights = Rot

Water sits between petals → doesn't dry → botrytis/mold. Especially damaging if nights are cool.

Some roses more prone. But ALL roses hate water on blooms.

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