Rose Leaves Are Curling
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rifis (zone 6b-7a NJ)
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rose leaves are curling. why???
Comments (5)Believe it or not, my Dr. Huey on the east side by the house where it's total shade all afternoon had curling leaves like that this evening, had the hose going for other things there, so I watered it, didn't ever water it for all the 30 or so years I had it after it reverted to rootstock and seldom before, first time watering this year today. Then last year I dug it out, trying to get all the roots, just couldn't get all of a huge mass which I had to cut in half to get most of it out, remainder very deep. Last year before I dug it out, the deep freeze did affect some of it. Well it came back, and I let it do its thing like before. It never had any PM or much else, and I knew what that was before I got into roses because the lilac is often covered with it, no sign of that but I'll look closely tomorrow. I decided to give it a reprieve and let it grow, but there were two, when it blooms, if it is the second one that was there, the easiest to dig out, I'm whacking it because it didn't have such nice blooms; there is a difference in Dr. Huey's from photos I've seen here and my own experience. It's only been in the high 80's and low 90's and very humid, it's been much hotter than that many summers past, some in recent years, going over 100....See MoreZephirine Drouhin climbing rose - leaves curling and being eaten
Comments (9)Hi Georgia Mountain lad, Right now, (Looking at the one picture you posted), I can only guess at four likely causes. I need a few more picture's and more verbalization from you. I need to see one or two rose canes and any rose budsâ¦.And the underside of the leaves. If you can describe the problem(s) a bit more and add a few more pictures, I may be able to "see" what the problem is. Here are the 4 potential cause: 1. Rose Midge 2.Thrip damage 3.Leafhoppers 4.Leafrollers Your problem is NOT caused by weed spraying, nor is it caused by "suckers" growing from the base of the grafted rose area. In your picture, I see "rolled leaves". This suggests "Leafrollers". Is there "webbing" when you un-roll a leaf? I also (think) I see⦠dark "burn-like" and deformed leaf damage. This suggests Rose Midge. I also see "pimple-like" bumps on some leaves. Which suggests Leafhoppers. Are both "rose buds" and leaves "distorted"? If so, this suggests Thrip Damage or Rose Mide damage. It's the dead of winter now, so obviously you can't run out and snap a few pictures to post. I hate to ask you wait and send more pictures in the spring (after the damage is done)⦠Waiting until damage is done is BAD for the Rose⦠and makes the solution far more difficult to eradicate the problem. But, if you have no other pictures to post, you should be pro-activeâ¦. and READ: The Ortho Problem Solver. These books are VERY expensive, but offer EXCELLENT diagnosis. Every Home Depot or Lowe's has a book in their garden center for customers to read (for free). Also, you local library will have a copy. After you read about the 4 probable culprits I've listed above (which are all insect related)â¦. and if your still not sure which bug is causing this problemâ¦.I'd be happy to have a look at any additional photo's you post here on Garden Web this spring. (use Macro lens if you have the option to do so). I will check back for any reply in a few days. I hope this post was helpful....See MoreDesert rose leaves curl under at tip
Comments (2)Thanks for responding bragu_DSM 5, at this point, most of the leaves have fallen off, all having the same spots, which looks like dots of mold maybe (fungus). Doing other research, I made a dilute hydrogen peroxide solution and sprayed the leaves, stems, trunk and soil. That was about a week ago and to my surprise, I am now seeing tiny sprouts where leaves will be. So, I think (hope) that I've gotten past the worst of it. I do so appreciate this forum. What a great place for novices like me to learn! Thank you!...See MoreHelp for a sick rose
Comments (8)Aha! No herbicide, BUT I sprayed fungicide from a sprayer bottle that had previously had Weedol (dandelion killer) in it. That must be it. I'll give them all another good soak tomorrow. Thanks both for your help :-)...See Morewestes Zone 9b California SF Bay
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