What's eating my just joey rose?

Just Joey Rose (classic large-flowered, apricot-copper) is targeted by aphids, Japanese beetles, thrips, and slugs. The large fragrant blooms draw thrips that scar the petals. Slugs can damage the lower foliage especially in wet UK springs. Aphids are a persistent threat on the long flower stems throughout the growing season.

Colonies on shoot tips and flower stalks; honeydew coating; buds fail to open properly Hard spray of water; neem oil or insecticidal soap; release or attract beneficial insects

Brown-edged or streaked petals; blooms open unevenly or abort in severe infestations Remove affected flowers; spinosad spray; blue sticky traps near plants

Petals and foliage eaten away; shiny beetles feed in clusters in sunny weather Hand-pick in morning; neem oil; apply beneficial nematodes to soil

Ragged holes in lower leaves and soft new growth; slime trails left overnight Iron phosphate pellets; beer traps; remove debris where slugs hide; encourage hedgehogs