| Gardeners have various reasons to transplant | | | | for healthy growth. If your plant begins to wilt |
| roses. Whether you are moving an existing plant | | | | after being transplanted, it is telling you that it is |
| to a better location, or want to remodel your | | | | having difficulties supporting its uppermost |
| garden, knowing how to transplant them is critical | | | | portions. If this occurs, water the plant and then |
| to their survival. To help you transplant roses | | | | prune the wilting or drying tips from the plant. |
| here is a few things to consider and | | | | You can add a cup full of bone meal at the |
| understand before you start your project. | | | | bottom of the hole before you transplant your |
| Understand that the sun can dry a root ball in | | | | rose. Since the plant will settle into the soil, you |
| a short period of time so preparing the soil | | | | should place it just a bit higher at ground level |
| before you transplant your roses is a smart thing | | | | than it was growing before being transplanted. |
| to do. If you have to travel with your rose plant, | | | | placing the bud union approximately one to two |
| you need to dampen a piece of burlap to cover | | | | inches above the ground level is a good idea. You |
| the roots. The day before you plan to transplant | | | | should then water the plant and allow it time to |
| your rose water it well and keep the root system | | | | settle into the soil. Then firmly yet gently press |
| moist. This will help the rose in transplanting and | | | | the plant down to help remove any air pockets in |
| keeping it from becoming dried out. | | | | the soil after transplanting the rose. |
| Since roses grow very long roots where they | | | | It is unwise to transplant a rose during its |
| grow, you may not be able to remove the entire | | | | growing season. It's best for you to |
| root system. You can trim the roots if | | | | transplant in winter or early spring during the |
| necessary in order to transplant. Keep in mind | | | | dormant season, this will minimized putting the |
| that a rose plant has a better chance of | | | | rose in shock and is an ideal time to transplant to |
| surviving transplanting when it has absorbed | | | | a new location. After an annual pruning the plant is |
| plenty of water. | | | | smaller and easier to handle to transplant so you |
| Try to get as much of the root ball as you can | | | | may want to accomplish your pruning at this time |
| when digging it up. There is no need at this time | | | | as well. |
| for pruning the top of the rose to ensure the | | | | Follow these easy guide lines to |
| survival of a healthy plant. In fact, pruning at this | | | | transplant roses and keep your roses healthy |
| time may only cause the plant problems by | | | | and beautiful in your garden. |
| stunting the production of the sugars it requires | | | | |