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Antique rose problem #872167
Asked June 08, 2024, 10:43 AM EDT
Oklahoma County Oklahoma
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I am in Tulsa county
The flower bud damage is likely from a beetle or grasshoppers. Inspect them regularly and remove or treat to keep them under control.
Depending on how healthy the root system is, it may take time for them to fully recover from the winter damage. Watch and treat for pest issues and only do light fertilization. To understand the best approach for fertilization applications a soil test should be conducted, this can be done through the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center, they can also assist you with additional issues you might have - https://extension.okstate.edu/county/oklahoma/.
For additional information on care of roses see our fact sheet - Roses in Oklahoma.