How old is the rose? When did you plant it?
Could it be new growth, if so, that's normal.
Maybe it's a nutrient deficiency? Have you had your soil tested?

Cathy

It is one year old. I planted it in June of '09. The leaves were green last summer. It is new growth but the leaves are full sized and really a bronze to dull red color. I've fertilized it with Baer fertilizer and disease control in a combo formula. Do I need other nutrients or is the color normal? If so, at what age will I have the deep green leaves again. Thanks for your speedy response.

All the leaves? Just the new ones? Just the old ones? Is it the leaf itself or is there a powdery orange substance on the leaves?

If it's new red foilage it will turn back to green within a couple of weeks or so.

If you have the fungus called rust, then that's a different story.
HoovB can fill you in on that as i am not familar with rust
fungus.

In your most recent post you stated that it's the new growth that is a "bronze or dull red". New growth on many (but not all) varieties is what we tend to refer to as burgundy (your dull red?), and 'Tahitian Sunset' is definitely one of the varieties that exhibit the trait. It's new growth is always a rich burgundy color that slowly changes to green.

Perhaps it's a matter of color perception, but if the foliage is truly "copper or rust colored" as you first described it, then something else may be going on. If it's "dull red" (burgundy), then relax and exercise patience . . . it'll turn green in a few days' time.

Thanks all who helped me out. I'm betting it's what you're calling burgundy (it is a dull, deep red color)and I'm sure you're all correct in telling me to be patient and it will turn back green again. It does have some powdery mildew also (just a little) but I live by the coast and I'm told this is typical for the current climate.
Thanks again all.

Here's a pic of my Tahitian Sunset showing new, burgundy growth at the tops of a few canes. I love the color of new growth--it goes perfectly with our shutters! :)
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Tahitian Sunset. (A great rose)

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Henry, what a gorgeous picture!

Judith

Henry, can't wait until mine is at least half as large as yours. I'm really loving this rose. It wasn't on the short list when I went to the nursery, but it was available so I came home with it. One of the best, luckiest finds ever. Here's more:
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Arrrgghhh.....photobucket!! Let's try that again. I changed one measly setting on my account & lost the link.

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