One edible rose, the Virginia rose, is a documented food source for a wide variety of animals, including bees and beetles, eight species of bird, mice, deer, rabbits and skunks. Because both grazers and browsers can eat different parts of the plant, roses are at the bottom of many food chains. read more
Signs of animal damage to rose plantings cause concern, especially since you devoted your time and effort to growing and maintaining the plants. Critters, including deer and rabbits, chew rose blooms, buds and leaves, and scratch stems, leaving behind a trampled mess. read more