'Climbing Blaze' Rose: Chronic Disease = Get Rid of It

'Climbing Blaze' planted last spring: aphids, then black spot + powdery mildew all season. Fungicides, bananas, sulfur—nothing works. 'Morning Magic' next to it is perfect. Blaze leaves duller green. Afraid hot months worsen it. Planted close—removing one kills other.

You Got a Lemon

Some plants are inherently susceptible. 'Blaze' is disease-prone; 'Morning Magic' is resistant.

Last-Ditch Rescue

1. Cut to 2–3 ft (activates clean new growth).
2. Mulch heavily + bucket water every 5 days.
3. Liquid fish fertilizer (1 tbsp/4 qt) as foliar + soil drench monthly.

If It Fails

Remove it. Don't let a sick rose ruin the garden. 'Morning Magic' will thrive alone.