Orange Rose Survivor

I've enjoyed roses in the landscaping for years, but my enjoyment is tempered this year by the loss of so many plants to bacterial cane disease. I also know that eventually, I'll probably lose them all - except for the mini roses, which seem impervious to the disease.

Yellow Rose Survivor

Another rose that has survived the bacterial cane blight curse.

A Dead Rose to Me

My sweet lavender rose was another victim of bacterial cane blight. I thought maybe one cane had survived, but as you can see, it was a a root stock cane. At least it's giving me some interesting color in that corner of the yard.

Heartbreak Among the Roses

Bacterial cane blight. Notice the purplish area and then the black? This darn bacteria is ruining roses all over the valley, and this infection was found on my Princess Diana rose bush. When the infection is localized, cut below it several inches and be careful that the cane doesn't touch any other canes. Try not to touch the infected area. Put the cane in the trash. Sterilize clippers with Lysol after every cut. If there is a lot of infection, pull up the whole plant and discard. Do not compost the clippings. I have found this on every rose plant in my yard except for the miniatures.