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Is this rose poorly or just how it is?

CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 617
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I can’t tell if it’s just how older wood might look or if it’s sick? Thankyou 

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  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    Do you have a name for the rose?
    Southampton 
  • CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 617
    Hello @Mrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants thanks for your reply. it is a David austin queen of Sweden 
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    There has been a few reports of excessive purple/brown blotching on rose canes this year. It can be an overwintering fungal infection or cane canker but can also be caused by excessively cold temperatures and/or widely fluctuating ones. It’s a bit late to be pruning back hard now and may not be entirely necessary. Jusr keep an eye on those canes and if they start to blacken and die then prune back to healthy green - assuming there is healthy green lower down. Looks to be planted very close to a tree, so if the canopy of that is overshadowing and dripping rain or sap on your rose that won’t help.

    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
  • JohnnypJohnnyp Posts: 71
    I have one exactly looking the same and very poorly looking , hopefully it starts to perk up soon !
  • CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 617
    Hi @Nollie Thankyou for your really helpful good advice xx much appreciated xx 
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    You’re welcome, not all me, we had a discussion about it on the rose thread recently 😊 

    I can’t help thinking your QoS would be healthier and happier planted in a more open site away from the tree, but sometimes needs must..
    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
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