My roses are curling up as they bloom, any suggestions? Live in AZ\
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JerryLynn, i am sorry to hear about the problems you're having with your roses; I love roses but am reluctant to grow them because of the many problems people have with them :/ Anyway, I hope the links below help you out with yours:
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/roses-curling-leaves-32902.html
https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1528.pdf
I also found these:
https://cals.arizona.edu/extension/ornamentalhort/landscapemgmt/aclp/rosecare.pdf
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/rose-petals-curling-92877.html
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/Portals/0/Gardening/Gardening%20Help/Visual%20Guides/Rose%20Problems.pdf (maybe bullhead or witches broom?)
There are many reasons for rose leaf curl,bacterial virus,insects,and so on. I recommend using Bayer three in one systemic care for roses to aid in curing any of the possible situations that can occur
We had Japanese beetles in ours...powered them with Seven
I'm in Phoenix, maybe it's just too hot right now? Try a little shade part time with a patio umbrella a few hours a day, or shower with water hose late afternoon to cool it off.