Re: Moving large roses?

Title: Re: Moving large roses?
Hi,

I transplanted a large old hybrid tea last winter and it was sending out new growth by spring.   I trimmed back the canes a bit, pulled off all the leaves, and then dug up the largest rootball I could handle.   It did very well with no special treatment after the transplant.   I was told that you can transplant a rose any time of year provided the plant is dormant.   If the weather isn't cooperating, you can induce dormancy by pulling off ALL the leaves.  I've successfully transplanted roses in mid summer.

If you don't want a new rose bush growing where the transplanted one used to be, make sure you dig out any remaining roots.  The roots I left in the ground are sending up shoots which I have to dig out before it gets out of control.

Have fun!
Angela
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