Rose Bush Full of Flowers but Bare of Leaves: Causes and Patience

A running rose bush had lots of flowers but very few leaves this year.

Possible Causes

• Something eating leaves? (caterpillars, insects)
• Spray damage? (insecticides can stunt leaves)
• Late frost killed emerging leaf buds?

Wait for Second Flush

Roses typically push a new leaf flush after the first bloom cycle. Observe what happens next.