rose bud stem damage

last year

Please see photos below, these buds on a new plant are drooping to one side, with black damage to the delicate stem near the buds on one side. No other similar damage noted on other plants

Thank you for any insight!

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Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
last year
Are all this plant's buds are affected?
smilingspring
Original Author
last year
Yes, but only one potted plant. My plants that are in the ground are covered in perfect buds.

I did find one separate plant with signs of worms inside the bud and black frass just outside the bud, but not along the delicate bud stem like this.
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Sheila z8a Rogue Valley OR
last year
I have occasional new basals or buds that get that damage from critters. I don't do anything. You could move the pot closer to bird helpers who could eat the critters.
smilingspring
Original Author
last year
Thank you Sheila! I was afraid as I’ve never seen this before, huge relief to know you have had similar experience. Thanks again!!
rifis (zone 6b-7a NJ)
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What sign signaled the presence of worms inside the bud (of the separate plant)?
smilingspring
Original Author
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Similar leaning buds, but primarily the black frass at the hole.

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