By Jaykaty
Hertfordshire,
United Kingdom 
The David Austin climbing rose which has been growing on my arch for last 5 years, still has lots of leaves which are covered in black spots. This hasn't happened previously so I'm assuming its because of the wet weather. Is there anything I should be doing now, eg take the leaves off, spray? The only other roses I have in the garden are the 'rugosa' types and they never seem to get black spots.
30 Dec, 2012
Answers
Thank you for your reply Seaburngirl, I'll follow your advice and hope for a drier summer in 2013.
31 Dec, 2012
i think we will all be hoping for a drier summer Jaykaty.
31 Dec, 2012
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the black spot is a fungal disease. pick up any leaves from the ground and either burn them or put them in the household bin for the council to take away. you can buy a spray for this condition there is one called Rose clear. I am sure there will be other brands available.
and the wet weather has certainly been the factor for your rose.
30 Dec, 2012