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Rose - stunted with distorted leaves

hannahhutchinson129hannahhutchinson129 Posts: 2
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Hello. I purchased a David Austin Emily Brontë shrub rose 2 years ago, the last two summers I have seen very little growth. It’s particularly noticeable as it’s planted near a David Austin Olivia which I planted 3/4 years. Last summer the leaves started distorting once they turned from red to green. I pruned off the stems with the problems in the hope this might help. However, this year the problem persists and I am concerned that I am seeing the same problem starting in the Olivia. I do have aphids on both roses but have been trying to control them. I attach 2 photos of the Emily Brontë rose and a third close up of the Olivia below. Is anyone able to suggest what might be the issue? Thank you.




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  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Have you asked David Austins for advice?
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • hannahhutchinson129hannahhutchinson129 Posts: 2
    I have tried but I can’t get through on their live chat, it’s too busy.
  • MarlorenaMarlorena Posts: 8,705
    It's just a bit of Thrip damage, nothing to worry about.. There's no need to prune stems but you can snip off the worst affected leaves if you wish...  If I see that on my roses I just ignore it, they are just waiting for some warm weather, like we all are..
    East Anglia, England
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