Roseslug

“Bleached” leaves are appearing on landscape roses in southwest Ohio. Unfortunately, I only need to walk to the end of my driveway to see the damage on ‘Knock Out’ roses.

Shrub roses (Rosa spp.) in southwest Ohio are struggling with several issues. One of the most obvious problems is Rose Rust which is also unusual. Historically, rose rust has been rare in Ohio and more common in the coastal regions of the U.S.