A bunch of roses in various stages of growth and decay, from a yet unopened bud to fully in bloom to decaying, showing the stages of a roses life.
The Botrytis fungus germinates when roses are wet in cool weather. Besides spotting, it can also cause rotting of petals, balling of flowers, and black canker.
Size: 3456px × 5184px
Location: Valley Gardens Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Aldercy Carling / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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