Moving Roses

Hi Rouxbee I have only done this on one occasion ,which was successful:D Right here we go ,Keeping the Roots Wet is for me Imperative because when you move a Rose you may damage the Feeder roots,which take up the water so you have to do this for them for about 5 to 6 weeks.By that time a lot of them will have grown back,when I move an Old or Mature Rose I usually cut all the Leaves off which will make the Rose go into its dormant state and then it wo,nt be Stressed out by the Move.I don,t think it is wise to cut back old Roses to much as they can die from shock,so Its only my oppinion I cut back by half
Ok i then cut out all dead canes that are pencil or less thick right back to the Base,so that some new Canes will come up ,Please make sure that you stake these Roses ,if there is a strong wind it will rock the roots and this will cause them to die,Please do,nt take any notice of what the Roses look like,Just in case I usually put about 6-12 inches of Mulch round the Base of the Roses(Woodchip ,Ect)or ,Its a long job They wo,nt look good untill next Spring Perhaps even until the Summer so please be Patient(oh give them a feed in the Spring,There is a bit of Risk doing this but I find the Answer is Plenty of Patience andWater,Water ,Water always keep the Roots wet Please for the first 5-6 weeks,hope this Helps :thumb:

 

Hi Rouxbee You are most welcome :thumb: