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Both of my roses have Rose Rosette Disease

4 years ago

I am feeling sad. Both of my roses (Queen of Sweden and John Clare) have Rose Rosette Disease. I didn't even know what it was until two days ago. The Queen of Sweden flowered beautifully in the Spring. It was covered with roses and looked totally healthy. It bloomed again but the flowers are all deformed (rosettes) and the stems have the witch's broom formation. The John Clare is similar,

I am going to be cutting them back to the ground this week. I hope I can get the roots out. I am not going to plant new roses. I am 70 years old and don't want to deal with it possibly happening again.

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Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca

4 years ago

I’m so sorry to hear that for you , I know it can be so frustrating and sad to lose your hard work ! I hope you can find a plant to replace them that you enjoy as much !!

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Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
4 years ago
So sorry, Lucy. What State are you in?
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LucyStar1
Original Author
4 years ago
I'm in Connecticut.
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
4 years ago
I did not realize CT was too much of a problem, but I know this RRD problem is widespread. I just ordered some lilacs from Peter Schneider in Ohio and he also sells roses. How old were your plants? Could they have come infected?
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LucyStar1
Original Author
4 years ago
The John Clare was 5 years old and the Queen of Sweden was 4 years old. I bought them bare root from David Austin online.
Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
4 years ago
So I guess someone in your area is not being as careful as you were. That is so sad. I would have to try again, but that would be very upsetting, knowing it is there in the neighborhood.
mad_gallica (z5 Eastern NY)
4 years ago
May I ask what county in CT? It showed up in my area around 2010. I'm in northern Dutchess Co., which is the NY county west of Litchfield. The odd part was that it came from the north. So if you are in Litchfield, I wouldn't be surprised, but anywhere else would be news. Fairfield would mean it is in the metro NYC area.

Sheila, it isn't a matter of anyone failing to look after their roses. There are so many wild roses in the east that it will spread.
LucyStar1
Original Author
4 years ago
I am in Hartford county.
mad_gallica (z5 Eastern NY)
4 years ago
Thank you.

I hope the Elizabeth Park people are aware of RRD.
Patty W. zone 5a Illinois
4 years ago
I am sorry to hear about your roses Lucy. It’s not right to have to loose both of them. I have been fortunate the last two years with no cases. If only it could stay this way.
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a1an
4 years ago
I am SOOOO sorry to hear. RRD was one of my concerns that sorta kept me growing roses years back

Right now, I think I might have boxwood blight. Took some cuttings for analysis to get confirmation. Sadface on , as these boxwoods I have nurtured since they 3G sized to full grown....and they grow like a measly few inches per year at most.

I hate the diseases we speak about cause it's not a single plant virus/disease. It can setback your hardscape by wiping out X Y Z
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dianela7analabama
4 years ago
Terribly sorry to hear your roses are your infected. I just had to remove one of my roses due to this virus as well. Please dig them up as soon as you can manage and dispose of them. According to those who have more experience than I do you would be able to plant new roses in a few months if you change your mind and decide to try again with some roses.
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