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Rose disease

ClematiscrazyClematiscrazy Posts: 37
in Problem solving
Hi all,

I’m hoping that someone more knowledgeable will be able to help with a virus my roses seem to be suffering from. I’ve attached a photo... a number of my roses seem to have the same thing. 

Any ideas? Thanks in advance for your help.

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Are there any insects or grubs under the leaves?
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • ClematiscrazyClematiscrazy Posts: 37
    Thanks for the quick response, but no, nothing that I can see. 
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    A picture of the whole plant including new leaves might help the more knowledgeable forum members to identify the problem.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    edited June 2018
    Is it just the leaves on the lower part of your plant?
    If it is, my guess would be the weird and very cold weather we had earlier in the year

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • ClematiscrazyClematiscrazy Posts: 37
    This is a whole plant. There are definitely more on the lower leaves.
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384
    I think the affected leaves were where Rose sawfly eggs were layed and the caterpillars ate a small area before moving up the plant.  See if you can find any caterpillars on any newer leaves which have holes in.  If not, the local predators may have already seen them off. :)   Some images of Rose sawfly damage by google.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    What a beauty! which rose is it?
    It looks like a very healthy plant to me. I don't think there's anything to concern yourself with. If the leaves that have appeared over the last few weeks are good, then my guess would be weather damage when the leaves were forming.
    If it seems to be getting worse, then it's def. not the weather

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • ClematiscrazyClematiscrazy Posts: 37
    Excellent news... I was concerned that it was something serious. It’s a David Austin one; Mary Rose. Thank you very much for the help (as always!)
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I think Bob has a good point - worth a check

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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