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- Dig out and transplant roses successfully
- The right time to dig up and transplant roses
- Younger roses survive the transposition better than older ones
- When excavating pay attention to the tap roots
- Tips
Autumn or spring are good times to dig up roses
Dig out and transplant roses successfully
There are many reasons why a rose bush can no longer remain in its location and has to move - be it because the plant does not feel well there or you need to implement it for structural or design considerations. The younger the rose is, the easier it is to dig up, but older specimens require you to be more careful.
The right time to dig up and transplant roses
To minimize the shock of digging and transplanting, it is best to do so in autumn or early spring. The temperatures should be above zero at this time, the ground should not be frozen. An implementation in autumn also has the advantage that the rose bush can establish itself at its new location by spring and again expel and flower. If you can not wait until fall (for example, to save an ailing rose), make sure the plant is not too dry.
Younger roses survive the transposition better than older ones
In general, it is easier to dig up and implement younger roses up to the age of four or five. The older a rose is, the larger and deeper its root system is - and the more difficult it becomes to get it out of the ground as undamaged as possible. However, you should try it because the plant will survive the excavation the better the more roots are preserved.
When excavating pay attention to the tap roots
When excavating, do as follows:
Crushed and otherwise injured roots cut back carefully with a sharp knife.
Tips
After replanting, water the rose thoroughly and then soil well. The converted rose also needs a good winter protection.