DrivinTooFast
enthusiast
Posts: 1347
Reg: 02-20-08
|
04-14-12 06:30 AM - Post#148073
I have a ton of knockout roses and we are seeing a realtive new disease in the area (Twin Creeks) called Rose rosette. It is fatal and will transmit from one plant to another.
http://citybugs.tamu.edu/2011/07/13/rose-roset te-d...
My neighbor lost 3 big knockouts and I have at least one with it. Just a warning you need to move FAST on this one.
|
denisew
Community Expert
Posts: 8758
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-18-02
|
04-14-12 03:17 PM - Post#148094
In response to DrivinTooFast
Like the article said, the best way to control it is to remove the entire plant - roots and all.
Allen Garden Club
www.allengardenclub.org
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." - Mother Teresa |
|
DrivinTooFast
enthusiast
Posts: 1347
Reg: 02-20-08
|
04-15-12 02:26 AM - Post#148121
In response to denisew
I took mine out. But as I walked the neighborhood I saw from a distance about 50-60% of the roses of all species affected.
I suspect many of the landscapers are not properly washing their trimmers either.
|
csquare
enthusiast
Posts: 540
Loc: Allen
Reg: 01-16-08
|
04-15-12 11:23 PM - Post#148133
In response to DrivinTooFast
Ugh! I am so sorry to hear about this. I wonder how it will be with the totally wild roses.
|
DrivinTooFast
enthusiast
Posts: 1347
Reg: 02-20-08
|
04-16-12 07:00 AM - Post#148135
In response to csquare
Removing the rose plant was not a problem. Another reason to use good soil for roses - getting them out is a lot easier.
Edited by DrivinTooFast on 04-16-12 07:00 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
|
