Drooping Bud and Black Spot on New Granada Rose: Prioritize Plant Vigor

A Granada rose's bud drooped, perked up sometimes, but mostly faced down. Black spots appeared on the bud itself.

Focus on Health

Flowering takes maximum energy. Cut the drooping bud off to redirect energy to root and cane growth. The black spots are black spot fungus—treat with a rose fungicide. Give the new rose time to establish; it will bloom well later.