2 large and once beautiful knockout rose bushes in my back yard are infected. North Texas. These have been in my back yard for 8 years. Wonder how deep & how wide I will have to go to get all the roots?
I used to live in Kentucky and also had this, but at the time I did not know it. Apparently it is infecting all the roses at many home garden centers (like Lowes). The only thing you can do is to destroy the plants. Really sucks!
One of my 3 roses started growing 2 red stems from the very bottom in their second year. The coloration is similar to what rhe video shows, but none of the other symptoms and no spreading (minimum 3 weeks now) to any old stems or leaves. New leaves always come red but "green out" in something like a week usually. These don't, but the stem goes green... Any advice? Google etc. Dont seems to know, only topics i find is videos about this Virus and "its just new growth and will turn green."
Thank you for posting this. question: can I plant something else in place of the roses, or do I need to dig up all of the soil? I was thinking of replacing these with butterfly bush or something similar.
I'm not an experienced gardner or botanist but I would err on the side of caution and dig up all the old soil and replace with new soil. The butterfly bushes will appreciate new nutrient rich healthy soil.
I’m in agreement. I’ve heard it said by many, don’t know if it’s a fact, if a rose bush dies do not replace with another rose bush. I figure it’s because of tainted soil. Doesn’t hurt anything other than your back and other extremities from the diggin.
I live in central PA and every one of my seven knockouts is infected, I did not know what it was, I do now, I am going to remove and burn them. I listened to other videos, and most say you can never plant roses in that soil???
Pretty sure I have it here in Ohio, I read at least 2 years before you can safely replant another rose bush in the spot from where diseased rose was removed. also read this disease was intorduced deliberatly to control multiflora rose...so sad.
Newest research indicates you can replant roses same area if you remove all the plant & root material. See Dr Alan Windhams video ( of UTK rose trials) on YT
Your hands need to be strong enough to hold onto that blade. You also have to be agile enough to move and strike quickly without losing your balance especially if you are disabled or have poor sense of balance. A blade is of little to no use against a more agile much stronger person but you can use it to draw blood for DNA matching. Against 3 thugs of even average skills and experience with their blades that is the most an average citizen can hope for. A single strike that will stun the attacker and allow a window to run. Run as far and fast as you can it doesn't make you a coward to run. It makes you smart. Your best tool is actually your ability to quickly access and evaluate your situation for a window of escape. Renember thugs carry blades too and most thugs are able bodied and experienced in the use of their weapons. Take care and be safe by being smart. Sister Barbara
So helpful
unreal how one microscopic pest can do so much damage.
my whole neighborhood is sick, and i worry about my other roses!
2 large and once beautiful knockout rose bushes in my back yard are infected. North Texas. These have been in my back yard for 8 years. Wonder how deep & how wide I will have to go to get all the roots?
I have this on my roses in Glasgow Ky
I used to live in Kentucky and also had this, but at the time I did not know it. Apparently it is infecting all the roses at many home garden centers (like Lowes). The only thing you can do is to destroy the plants. Really sucks!
I have this on two roses I didn’t know what is was but now I know I have to dig them up and throw them away
One of my 3 roses started growing 2 red stems from the very bottom in their second year.
The coloration is similar to what rhe video shows, but none of the other symptoms and no spreading (minimum 3 weeks now) to any old stems or leaves.
New leaves always come red but "green out" in something like a week usually.
These don't, but the stem goes green... Any advice? Google etc. Dont seems to know, only topics i find is videos about this Virus and "its just new growth and will turn green."
Can I plant different plant in that spot the sick rose was?
Thank you for posting this. question: can I plant something else in place of the roses, or do I need to dig up all of the soil? I was thinking of replacing these with butterfly bush or something similar.
I'm not an experienced gardner or botanist but I would err on the side of caution and dig up all the old soil and replace with new soil. The butterfly bushes will appreciate new nutrient rich healthy soil.
I’m in agreement. I’ve heard it said by many, don’t know if it’s a fact, if a rose bush dies do not replace with another rose bush. I figure it’s because of tainted soil. Doesn’t hurt anything other than your back and other extremities from the diggin.
Sadly, purchased this from heirloom roses company.
My rose plant does not have thorns but it has this problem.
Can I plant hydrangeas in an area where I dug out suspected infected roses?
Yes.
I live in central PA and every one of my seven knockouts is infected, I did not know what it was, I do now, I am going to remove and burn them. I listened to other videos, and most say you can never plant roses in that soil???
Pretty sure I have it here in Ohio, I read at least 2 years before you can safely replant another rose bush in the spot from where diseased rose was removed. also read this disease was intorduced deliberatly to control multiflora rose...so sad.
Newest research indicates you can replant roses same area if you remove all the plant & root material. See Dr Alan Windhams video ( of UTK rose trials) on YT
Your hands need to be strong enough to hold onto that blade. You also have to be agile enough to move and strike quickly without losing your balance especially if you are disabled or have poor sense of balance. A blade is of little to no use against a more agile much stronger person but you can use it to draw blood for DNA matching.
Against 3 thugs of even average skills and experience with their blades that is the most an average citizen can hope for. A single strike
that will stun the attacker and allow a window to run. Run as far and fast as you can it doesn't make you a coward to run. It makes you smart.
Your best tool is actually your ability to quickly access and evaluate your situation for a window of escape. Renember thugs carry blades too and most thugs are able bodied and experienced in the use of their weapons.
Take care and be safe by being smart.
Sister Barbara
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