Have you noticed silvery white spots on your plants, which seem to spread to the entire leaf and stems on some of your ornamental garden plants? This is a sure sign of powdery mildew virus, commonly seen on Bee Balm and Phlox around mid-Summer. This can also affect Annual plants, especially large leaf plants like begonias.

Solution: Fungicide – look for ingredients including sulfur. This is readily available at most garden stores. Usually in a ready mixed solution or powder.

Powder mixing instructions:

Mix 1 tablespoon(15ml) Fungicide with 1 litre of water in a clean spray bottle, shake well

Spray to coat all leaves evenly. Be sure to shake the bottle, as the powder settles after sitting for a while.

Repeat every 7-10days

Note: Be sure to check manufacturers recommended instructions for using product.

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