Yes they kill their hosts! By applying pressure they “strangle” the host until it dies and rots away, leaving an empty hole in the center of the tree.
I know its a common herb to add to soups and other dishes in Germany, but I don't know much about the cuisines of the surrounding countries.
That's amazing! I'd imagine they'd add a great pop of color to a salad.
Right! You should totally go for it! They're a really colorful addition to a plate.
Yes! The older leaves grow hairs on them, so people tend to cook them in soups or stews to soften it up and make the texture less evident. Its a very interesting herb overall.
Yeah the cucumber taste is why people tend to use a more neutrally flavored flower for edible decor. Although, there are some dessert flavors that I think go really well with it, like blueberry. The color is the major draw though. They really are beautiful.
Bugs would explain the breakage! Though this would have to be the most extreme case of rose sawfly I've ever seen, which is why I originally discounted it.
Yes it is invasive in North America.
Overwatering is definitely a possibility then, but discoloration would start on the leaf tips and be more consistent throughout, and typically more yellow, which makes me think it could be something more severe. It's hard to tell because of all the leaf breakage happening, though. Try cutting back on water for a few weeks, and if it doesn't get better you might be looking at an infection like Rose Mosaic. Hopefully not though!
Wow, what an incredible assortment! I love the greenhouse as well.
Wow! Those are stunning!
That’s absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful little plant.
Looks like potentially sun scorch or a fertilizer burn. How much have you been watering it/how much has it been raining, and when/what do you fertilize with?