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Re: When to move rose bush

> Can anyone on the list advise me as to the best time of year to move
> an established rose bush?

> I'd like to move it closer to the fence, but I do like it and don't
> want to kill it in the process.  It was a mature and well established
> specimin when I moved in 1o years ago.  It may well have been planted
> when the house was built in 1948, or soon after.

If you're having a really hot summer, then I wouldn't even think
about trying to move this rose.  If you really have to do it this
year, make sure it's before fall and you give it plenty of water.
But I would recommend waiting until April or so just to make sure.

If the plant is REALLY special, you might want to consider trying 
to make a cutting or something prior to moving it just in case.
Look at the American Rose Society's page on rose propagation:

   http://www.ars.org/propagation.html

Chris
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