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Mustbnuts said:I think Yolande may have to leave my garden. She seems to get black spot and I just won't deal with it. Lots of other roses I want that aren't susceptible and I never get black spot in my garden! I can't imagine what she would be like if I lived in a humid area! So she may be history by the end of summer, beginning of next year. I could easily put Peach Blossom in Yolande's spot, but more than likely, Augusta Louise will go there as she gets to be a big girl and that is one of the larger spots in my yard for a rose.

So, if any of you grow Yolande please let me know if she outgrows this black spot phase. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks!

MBN ... a long time ago, Kim told me that BS spores were not viable after temps hit 85F. I know that info may not be enough for you to keep Yolande because you have previously posted that your roses go summer dormant because of the high temps in your climate during the summer.

My roses don't go summer dormant and my summer temps are in the high 90s to low 100s. I haven't seen any BS in my garden during the summer months.

But there are always lots of variables, so what is true for me may not be true for you.