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