Mustang

Hmmm... could be strangles?

Over in Europe, we find that Maurelii has a tendency to develop the 'Strangles' a strange occurrence that sees the plant developing small stunted leaves from the growing point, after it has been over-wintered. It's not usually obvious in the first year, but appears in the second or third year in Spring. It's as if the plant has been strangled at the growing tip, so all the leaves bunch up, tear and are deformed when they force themselves out. The plants themselves look stunted as little height is gained. Once it starts, the plant is usually a goner. Sometimes it grows out, but not often.

I heard a theory that a rogue gene causing this got included into a micropropped version, and has not yet been cleared out.

Do you have this affliction in the US?