The following is an article produced by the WA Rose Society to encourage people to persevere with growing roses in WA. Many gardeners have removed roses in the hope that Chilli Thrip will disappear. Unfortunately, they don't just live on roses, they also attack many of the plants in our gardens, including veggies and fruit! Why Summer Is Hard on Roses The extreme heat in Perth during Summer can cause your roses to suffer. The below information is provided as a guide to help