Newly Transplanted Roses Yellowing with Dark Spots—Transplant Shock + Black Spot

Yellow leaves after transplant = shock (root disturbance). Dark spots = black spot fungal infection, encouraged by stress. Did you fertilize at planting? Nursery plants are pre-fed; extra fertilizer burns new roots.

Fix

• Spray Ortho Rose Pride (fungicide) for black spot.
• Water deeply every 2–3 days; mulch.
• No fertilizer until established.
• If hot when planted, provide temporary afternoon shade.

Transplanted one to better drainage—monitor. Both should recover.