Transplanted Rose with Yellow/Black-Spotted Leaves: Shock Management

Rose transplanted in bloom, now yellow leaves with black spots = transplant shock + black spot fungus.

Standard Protocol (Pros Prune FIRST)

• Prune hard before moving — reduces top growth while roots re-establish.
• You didn't. Now it's struggling.

Recovery Plan

1. Fungicide spray (garden center).
2. Slow-release granular fertilizer.
3. Patience: 2–3 months to bounce back.
4. Weekly deep watering (spring).
5. If severe: prune to 12" (6+" above graft) — reduces load on recovering roots.

Modern hybrid teas = black spot prone. Accept maintenance or switch to resistant types.