Is it alright to transplant roses in the summer?

This is for a big boy scout project. I want to know how to transplant roses, and how to care for them afterwards. Please help. This project is important.

Is it alright to transplant roses in the summer?
yes you can transplant the roses. You can even cut some branches and plant them if you like.
Reply:If you must transplant roses in the summer it's best to do it in the evening when it's cooler outside. Make sure that after planting they are watered in - heavily. Continue watering every day for at least a week. Mulching will help to keep the roots cool and will also help retain water around the bushes. You may also want to give the bushes a light pruning before planting and also cut off any flowers and buds that may be on the bushes.
Reply:Spring and fall are better.
Reply:I would listen to Jennifer. She sounds like she knows what she's talking about.
Reply:You have a lot of good advice already and just wanted to add some info.


1. Check ahead for weather forcast-if a very hot period of several days to 2 weeks is ahead, wait until a cooler period is forcasted.


2. If you are trans-planting from pots/container grown plants, water thoroughly the day before. Have the site ready and a small mound in the bottom; both watered and drained. If it takes longer than an hour to drain out-you'll need to add some composted material or something that will allow it to be more poreous or not compacted. This IS critical.





3. If potted, use your fingers and scissors or a sharp knife and cut down the sides of the root ball in several places. If there are a lot of 'circling' roots, spread them out and remove most if they don't fit in the hole. Definitely cut off any broken and damaged ones-they won't form new roots and the plant won't try to replace them while they are there. Circle roots will continue to grow in a circle and eventually choke itself.





4. Roses hate "wet feet" so be sure the root ball and stem is above or equal to soil level in pot but lightly sloped away from stem.





5. Keep well-watered but not saturated, avoid wetting the foliage while the plant becomes established. Disease and insects "hunt" for plants while they are in a weakened state.





6. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizer (high first number of the three). Potash (the third number) is the one that encourages root growth and that is what you want first to happen. Then the roots will support and feed a healthy plant.





7. As Charlie said a mulch is good to keep soil from drying out-make sure it isn't heavy or too thick that it buries the graft (the lump on the stem base) or you will smother the rose you want or find another kind shooting up you don't want.





Best of luck on your project-it will be fine, I have faith.
Reply:Only early morning and follow direction from Micrgrow transplant food or other Vieteum B1 Transplant food. Then also use some compost soil additive then water in good.


Do to hot in the day higher chance of dieing or going into root shock.
Reply:If they've been container grown,anytime,otherwise wait till fall or very early spring.If you have to move it %26amp; no choice,dig the hole the width of the drip line(branch spread) %26amp; deep to get all the roots.After replanting,trim the bush back 12-14 inches off branches,depending on size,to encourage root growth.This might cause the rose not to bloom for a couple of years but don't panic.
Reply:If you must, don't disturb their root ball too much to minimize stress.
Reply:i heartily concur with the people who recommend watering thoroughly before you dig them up. i also use a b1 solution as well, to minimze root trauma, and i find that it works. use it both before and after you transplant. mulch well.
Reply:Do it, if you have to, but it'd be better to wait 'til late October , or later. If you must do it, spray it with Wilt-Pruf, or other anti-transpirant, before digging . It's a waxy coating that will keep it from losing water, as quickly as normal. If you can't find that, Hot Pepper Wax, will do .
Reply:It depends on the climate primarily. Speak to a local landscaper before you do it. You can try to find one at http://www.1800topsoil.com or you can call 1-800-TOPSOIL. They are national. Good luck!
Reply:It can't be windy when you do it. Get some Bone Meal to put in the new hole. Do not touch or pull on the roots. Water well. Good Luck.
Reply:Yes you can transplant them. They just might not bloom until next year. Here is what I do.








Dig your new hole. I usually dig one twice the size of the stems above ground, that way I know I'm digging a hole big enough for the roots.


Fill the hole with water and let it drain off.


Carefully dig up rose you are transplanting and put it in the hole, filling it up with water once again.


After that water drains again, I mix some Osmocote in with my dirt and then fill in the hole careful to avoid bending or breaking the roots.


Then I will water every evening for about a week and after that every few days as needed.


Roses need about an inch of water a week.


It's best to slow water, not just dump a bunch on them. That way the ground will soak it up and the water will make it down to the roots instead of flooding and running off.


Depending on what type of plant food you use, you will want to repeat feed every month to 3 months.





I have done this many times and it works like a charm.





Good luck, sounds like a fun project!
Reply:You can transplant roses in the summer, but it is ill advised and they will need a lot of TLC in the weeks to come. I've transplanted many and have lost none.


1) wait until evening when temps are cooler.


2) cut the rose back to about 2 or 3 feet.


3) prepare the new home by digging a hole 2ftx2ft.


4) save the top 2/3 of soil that you just dug up and set aside. Discard the bottom 1/3.


5) amend the soil you saved with peat, bone meal, and garden compost.


6) in the bottom of the hold add a layer of manure 2-3 inches thick and then layer some of the amended soil on top of the manure. Do NOT set the roots directly on the manure.


7) use a shovel to cut around the rose bush about 18 to 24 inches from the trunk all the way around. Start with 24 and move in if you have to.


8) Moving around the rose bush again, reinsert the shovel and pull down on the handle. Doing this all the way around will loosen the soil and begin to separate any long roots. Keep doing this until the rose can be easily removed (Don't worry too much if you break a root because roses are tougher than they look)


9) Remove the rose. At this point it is best to keep as much of the origional soil around the roots as possible since it is summer. If you move it in the fall you can shake the soil away and trim any damaged or dying roots.


10) set rose in hole making sure the soil on the root ball is a little above the level of the new hole. You want the rose to be on a small mound.


11) fill in the hole half way with the ammended soil and water. Once the water has run through then finish filling in the hole with the soil and water throughly.





Now that you have transplanted your rose make sure you give it water everyday for the next 2 weeks. Be sure you water it at the base and early in the morning because roses don't like to get wet. After the two weeks then you can cut back the watering to once a week.





Good Luck
Reply:You certainly can. Here are some suggestion:


Pick Earthkind roses. They require minimal care. Prepare the soil well. Kill all the grass and weeds with something like Roundup or Erase about 2 weeks before you intend to plant. When the grass and weeds are dead, till the soil well. Add some compost and till again. Make sure the bed is raised above the surrounding soil. Pick an Earthkind rose variety. Knock Out is one of the best but there others. Water the plant well in the container and fill the hole where you will plant the rose also. When it runs out, remove the rose from the pot. Try to keep as much of the soil around the roots as possible. Place it in the hole you have prepared and water again. Fill the hole with soil. Then cover the whole bed with several, 8-10 layers of newspaper and then mulch, about 3 inches. Keep well watered for the first week or 10 days. Earthkind roses require almost no care other than water after they are established.





If you have trouble finding Earthkind roses, check with your County Extension Agent. He/She should be able to put you in touch with someone who can help you. Good luck with your project. I admire you for doing this.