Thanks, everyone. Now I feel like I have a plan, and I am REALLY glad to know not to put a new rose back in the same spot, even though a couple of articles I read suggested it *might* be okay!
I always have trouble finding just the right plant to fit my needs, and it's going to be especially tough to find a perfect replacement for these Cincos - they set the bar awfully high for me.
I haven't seen a case of RRD on a knockout around here, yet. It will be devastating for this area once it gets here. The builders in this area must think that no new house is complete without a red knockout, Stella d'oros, and petunias in front. We actually had to opt out of the knockout!
Thanks again!
