I'm glad I'm not alone in this. I think I've noticed the bumps in previous years, but not to the extent or duration as this year.
Most of my flowers are opening normally now, even ones that had bud bumps.
Some buds are still turning yellow and/or opening while still nascent.
They then drop off at the lightest touch.
I know it's different from the bud bumps, but is the bloom splotchiness caused by thrips? By rain damage?
Mainly, I'm curious if I should treat the plants for thrips. Is there a systemic pesticide good at bumping them off?
