By Fishtank
Kent, United Kingdom
I had an attack of honey fungus 20 years ago and lost several plants, since then the area has been grassed over with no plants. I now wish to plant 5 Super star hybrid T roses could you please tell me if they could still be affected.
- 16 Jun, 2011
Answers
if you look on the rhs website re plants resistant to honey fungus you will see if roses are listed.
I too have learnt to live and plant with honey fungus [there is more than one species and not all are the doom and gloom rampant killers either. with out these fungi not a lot would get broken down on the planet, so a necessary evil really]
17 Jun, 2011
Amillatox drenching is a good idea. You could also try removing a substantial amount of soil where you want to plant, use new compost and Rootgrow which will set up a barrier if honey fungus is still present.
17 Jun, 2011
many thanks for your answers
17 Jun, 2011
Before these stupid EU idiots came along, Armillatox was a wonderful product that sorted out no end of garden soil problems, including what you have/had.
I've got the original packaged stuff, so i've not had to buy any for many years, but i believe it has now been renamed but will still do the job of the original.
I wouldn't know for sure if the honey fungus is still in your soil, but try e mailing the manufacturers of Armillatox for advice...i'm sure they will give you an answer.
16 Jun, 2011