Why are some of my rose buds deformed
I sprayed for thrips and also put Bayer 3-1 around each rose several weeks ago.
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Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
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rifis (zone 6b-7a NJ)
4 years agoMoses, Pittsburgh, W. PA., zone 5/6, USA
4 years agosuebelle_neworleans
4 years agoI am sure that the weather is a possiblity, but here in New Orleans and also in Florida, it is time for the awful Chilli Thrips/Chilean Thrips. The buds get deformed and look similiar to yours. However, the proof could be shown on the backs of the leaves. Here are some pictures I took this morning. They are just beginning right now in this area. We always see them a little in the Spring, but they get much worse in late August and later. I don't know how much of a problem they are for other areas. Always begins on the new growth. Shows up on the sepals also.
Also, if you Google "Chilean Thrips" , you will see some pictures that look just like mine. Many studies from some universities have some articles that will show up if you Google the Chilean Thrips.
I am not saying that is what you have, but just trying to be informative of other possibilities. Check the backs of your leaves on the ones that have deformed buds. Check the leaves that are the closest to the deformed buds. I would like to know if you see anything. It would be interesting to know if they are in your area also.
Suebelle
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9