What's eating my falstaff rose?

Falstaff Rose is a rich, deep crimson David Austin shrub rose with moderate disease resistance. Aphids regularly colonize its lush spring growth. Rose slug sawfly damages foliage in late spring. Japanese beetles devour flowers and foliage across the US in summer. Deer are attracted to its dense, fragrant canes — particularly in autumn.

Dense greenfly colonies on new shoots and buds causing curled, sticky growth and bud drop Blast off with water; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; deadhead regularly to remove heavily infested material

Transparent window-pane feeding on leaf surfaces in late spring; larvae green and slimy under leaves Handpick larvae; apply pyrethrin or spinosad spray; collect and dispose of fallen leaves in autumn to break the cycle

Foliage skeletonized to brown lace and crimson flowers consumed from midsummer in the US Hand-pick into soapy water at dawn; apply neem oil as a contact and systemic deterrent; beneficial nematodes in lawn soil

Canes and shoot tips browsed — larger shrub habit makes Falstaff accessible to deer at feeding height Install wire mesh cages or tall garden fencing; apply commercial deer repellent and reapply after rain