Description

A fungus disease spread by rhododendron leaf hopper which lay their eggs on the flower buds of these plants.

Symptoms

Buds of rhododendron turn silvery in colour and show black bristles before falling off.

Treatment and control

General tips: Pick off any affected buds and dispose of in the dustbin.

Spray with a general insecticide: Keep plants free of leaf hopper by spraying regularly with RoseClear Ultra Gun! or RoseClear Ultra when the adults are egg laying from July to October.