Rose diseases

Black spot is a fungal disease (Diplocarpon rosae) that affects roses. The fungus develops as black spots on the leaves, which eventually cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Not only does it look ugly, but it can also seriously weaken the rose plant. Black spot thrives in cold, humid climates, while extreme summer heat limits the disease.

Source(s): Randy Drinkard Several fungi are capable of causing stem canker and dieback of roses. Symptoms: Cankers begin as spots ranging in color from yellow to purple, depending on the causal fungus. The developing cankers become sunken, forming wrinkled or cracked lesions that are tan to black. Canker margins are ... Read more

A few years ago, a Master Gardener friend tore out all her KnockOut roses because of rose rosette disease. Since then, I’d heard about other gardeners having this problem; luckily, it had skipped our place.

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