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title: "What’s wrong with my roses of sharon and what do I need to do to save…"
description: "What’s wrong with my roses of sharon and what do I need to do to save them"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "B Rills"
published: "2025-10-19T13:29:17.340735Z"
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# What’s wrong with my roses of sharon and what do I need to do to save…

_Posted by B Rills on 2025-10-19_

What’s wrong with my roses of sharon and what do I need to do to save them

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## 3 comments

### B Rills commented on 2025-10-19

They have only looked like this for two weeks

### Sunny commented on 2025-10-19

Check for pests like thrips. It’s likely fungal based on the brown and black leaves if no pests are found. A common fungus that causes blooms and buds to turn brown is botrytis blight. It’s found a lot on roses and rose of Sharon shrubs. Treat repeatedly with a commercial fungicide. Wear gloves while cutting off the ugly parts. Bag and properly dispose of the cuttings to avoid spreading the spores. Disinfect hands and tools. Heavy rains and overwatering can trigger mold and fungus to spread especially when the leaves and soil don’t get a chance to dry out. 🪴🍀

#### B Rills replied on 2025-10-20

Thank you. I appreciate your info

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