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Roses are a magnet for greenfly because their sweet sap provides the pests with an irresistible sugary feast.

But an RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal-winning grower has revealed the surprisingly simple way their team deals with aphid outbreaks – and it will not cost gardeners a penny.

Tina Limmer, of Peter Beales Roses in Norfolk, said the award-winning nursery relies on nothing more than water to tackle greenfly.

The historic nursery, founded in 1968, showcased the new Kate Moss rose at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show and secured an impressive 31st gold medal.

Speaking to the Express beside the stunning display of more than 1,000 roses in the Great Pavilion, Tina said gardeners should avoid reaching for harsh chemicals.

“If you get greenfly on your roses, just rinse them off with water,” she said.

“Get a hosepipe and spray them off, then wait for the ladybirds to come in. That way you are not spraying nasty chemicals and the bees are protected.

“Just rinse them off or squish them if you’re brave enough.”

The display featured more than 1,000 stunning roses grown in Norfolk by breeder Michael Baldwin and the Peter Beales team, but Tina has a favourite.

“It’s a climber that can flower from now until Christmas if you’re lucky. It’s also known as the Sweetheart Rose or Maltese Rose. It’s so sweet.”


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