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Hello Rose fans,
I've attached a picture of one of my roses for your inspection. It's pretty clear from the picture (I hope) that something or somebody is chewing off the tops of the buds, so that they have a "flat-top" when they come out. Not too appealing! Can anybody tell me what could possibly be doing this? I live in Encinitas, California, just north of San Diego, if that will give you any clues. This has got to be predation by some sort of insect, but I've never seen any bugs on the plants, at least nothing that could cause such dramatic damage. I don't see this on all blooms (I've got 75 roses) but I do see it on quite a few blooms. Could it be grasshoppers? Thanks in advance, Bruce |
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"Bruce Ritchings" wrote in message ... Hello Rose fans, I've attached a picture of one of my roses for your inspection. It's pretty clear from the picture (I hope) that something or somebody is chewing off the tops of the buds, so that they have a "flat-top" when they come out. Not too appealing! Can anybody tell me what could possibly be doing this? I live in Encinitas, California, just north of San Diego, if that will give you any clues. This has got to be predation by some sort of insect, but I've never seen any bugs on the plants, at least nothing that could cause such dramatic damage. I don't see this on all blooms (I've got 75 roses) but I do see it on quite a few blooms. Could it be grasshoppers? Thanks in advance, Bruce Hello Bruce, Unfortunately there is no way to attach pictures to a news group. Without it is a gamble to determine what is happening to your roses. If you have no way to publish them, send it to me at and I will be happy to post it for you. Otherwise you can be a bit more specific about the nature of the damage so everyone here can offer their two cents opinion hoping to help you out. Allegra |
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Thanks, Allegra, I'm sending you an email. Bruce
On Wed, 16 Apr 2003 19:34:44 GMT, "Allegra" wrote: |
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