Friday, February 3, 2012

I want to transplant a rose bush,when do I do it now or in the spring?

The bush I want to move is still flowering.I live in the U.P. of Michigan and if the weather man is right snow is on the way this week.

I want to transplant a rose bush,when do I do it now or in the spring?
In the Spring or Fall, dig a large hole around the bush, trying not to cut through roots if possible. Lift it out in one piece, root ball and all. The new hole should be deep and wide enough to hold the entire root ball. Fill the hole with water and then let it drain. Spread peat moss over the bottom of the hole, then fill again with water. Let it mostly drain, then put in the rose bush. Water thoroughly, placing peat moss around the bottom of the plant to retain moisture. Make sure the new location drains well and has plenty of sunshine.



You will want to do this before the ground is frozen or after a thaw, when the earth is soft and easy to work with. Late October to November, or the middle of March to April.
Reply:Rose bushes are best transplanted after they are dormant. I'd suggest doing the transplant after you've gotten a couple of light freezes, so that the plant is dormant, but when the soil is still workable.
Reply:it depends on where you live. the best time to do this is when the bush is dormant so you don't cause it too much trama. make sure there is no new growth and that the weather is going to be a bit cool. and don't forget to shake out the root ball to encourage growth once you do the transplant. miracle gro makes a great food and shock protector for this.
Reply:I would clip it back as normal and transplant it in early spring after all frost is gone
Reply:I'm in IL zone 5, but I would do it now, even where you're at.

The plant is going to go dormant, but above ground only at this time, the roots are still active absorbing / seeking nutrients.

Prepare the new location with all the soil amendments recommended by others, but/and include a full handful of an organic fertilizer such as "Rose Tone", if possible.

Moving it now will help reduce transplant shock ,as because the soil is still warm.

Until the surrounding soil freezes hard, if really at all, the roots will have time to regenerate and grow thereby being ready for the spring "break" of dormancy.

Mulch and/or cover, as you usually prefer, watering it in at the planting time, then let the natural rain /snow take care of the rest.

Too much watering at this time after planting may make the root area too wet for the rose to survive when soil temps. drop.

Hope this helps, Dave
Reply:Wait till spring. Sounds like it is too close to winter there now.
Reply:February is the best month for transplanting and pruning.
Reply:Do it in the Spring.
Reply:I live in the UK and transplanted 2 of mine in the spring this year. I was told it was the wrong time of year....... but they survived and even produced one rose on each I think to say thanks they were getting covered by over grown ivy.
Reply:Better not plant now with snow on the way, wait till spring after you are sure all signs of frost are gone.
Reply:Don't do it now.

It's dark outside.
Reply:Do it just before the growing season begins in your area.
Reply:If you can move it now. Make sure to prepare it for winter and mulching it wouldn't hurt either.


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