Cultural control of rose rust

There a number of ways to control or prevent rose rust in the garden:

- In spring, prune off infected branches as soon as the fungus is detected.

- Collect and destroy fallen leaves to minimise the number of overwintering fungal spores. Do not all these leaves to compost heaps or bins.

- If the fungus persists, consider replacing the rose with a more resistant cultivar. If replacing with a new rose, be mindful of rose replant disease. Do not plant the replacement rose in the exact same spot as the one removed.

- Avoid planting roses too densely. This will reduce the risk of cross-infection.

- Prune regularly to allow good air circulation in the plant.

- Plant roses in full sun and well-drained soil.