The theory behind that myth is that the smaller root ball wouldn’t be able to support the large top structure, so whack the top back right away. Myth #2: You must severely prune the roseīefore transplanting during the growing season If you must reduce the size of the plant to physically move it, favor keeping the root ball over the top structure. If you can get a helper and/or a wheelbarrow the job will be much easier and you will have a bigger, more robust plant at the new location. Our roses can get very big in Northern California and with a heavy root ball, manhandling the plant around can be pretty heavy work. Take as much root and top structure as physically possible to the new location. Water Corollary 2: Take as big a root ball as you can possibly manage If the rose starts the transplant odyssey already wilting, its chances are grim water well and wait for another day. You’ll want all the cells of the rose to be as full of water as possible when you transplant so the demands on the roots are minimized for a while afterward. (Why the day before? So the soil won’t be mud during the job.) Over-watering is not possible in this case get as much water in the plant as you possibly can. Get as much water as possible into the plant beforehand by watering deeply the day before transplanting. Water Corollary 1: Hyper-water the day before transplanting So after transplanting, the plant can’t take up water as quickly as it did before. And roots are the way water gets into the plant. Transplanting almost always involves loss of roots, since the roots of an established rose go much farther than any reasonable amount of soil that can be moved around. Think about the rose before and after transplanting the major difference is the amount of roots. Roses can get through almost anything if they have the right amount of water. The Secret of Transplanting During the Growing Season: Water I’ve even transplanted roses in the August heat and they’ve come through just fine. With the proper preparation, roses can be moved any time of the year with great success. However, if you find that your schedule demands a rose be moved during the growing season, it can be done and it need not be traumatic. And dormant plants don’t go into transplant shock since they aren’t growing or transpiring at this time so the demands on their roots are minimal. After the annual pruning the plant is smaller and much easier to move around. Weather is cooler and damper then, making the job more enjoyable for you and less stressful on the plant. Of course, the easiest time to transplant roses is during dormancy, and if that time works for your schedule that is the best time for both you and the plant. Myth #1: You shouldn’t transplant roses during the growing seasonĭo you have to wait until winter to make the move? Not necessarily. Sometimes a rose just would look better in the garden in a different spot. Sometimes both the plant and the gardener are moving to new homes. Could be someone wants it more than the current owner, or that its space is needed for a new variety. Could be it needs a new home with more light or water, more room, or better drainage. Gurney's trademarks are registered trademarks of Gardens Alive! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.Sometimes, a rose just needs to be moved. Please provide a street address as some products are unableĬopyright © 2023 Gardens Alive!, d/b/a Gurney's Seed and Nursery Co. Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside Large orders or large items may be shipped to you In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours mayĪnticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight. Due to hotĬonditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. We continually monitor weatherĮxtreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the
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