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Petite Rose leaf mottling #871925

Asked June 06, 2024, 3:25 PM EDT

What is causing this leaf mottling of petite roses in my front yard garden bed? How do you control this pest? See pic attached.

Warren County Ohio

Expert Response

Allison,
Leaf mottling on roses is likely a virus. Removing affected leaves and throwing them away can help but it the entire plant is impacted removing them is a consideration. Look for disease resistant plants
These links can provide more details. How old are these plants?  

https://ecommons.cornell.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/d3815c5a-73a4-4de6-99f6-2f02f67fc87a/contenthttps://extension.psu.edu/rose-diseases-outdoors
BarbLB Replied June 13, 2024, 4:34 PM EDT

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