Hey everyone! I'm hoping you're all enjoying the gardening season. I have a rose currently in a medium planter that looks great, but I'm considering moving it to a larger pot in the next year or two. Here's where I'm stuck: I have a big pot that previously held annuals, and I've got a bunch of quality compost left over. Can I transplant the rose into this new pot with fresh compost now, or should I wait until the plant is dormant? If I do it now, I could move it with minimal root disturbance and have plenty of shade to help it settle. Does this sound like a crazy idea or is it doable? Any advice would be super helpful!
2 Answers
You can totally move a rose now, but be prepared for some extra care. Make sure to water it well both before and after the move. If you're up for the extra work, go for it!
I'd recommend waiting until this heat wave passes. It might be a bit risky, but if you're careful with it and keep it watered, you might have success! My husband is a gardener and often rescues roses from clients who don't want them anymore. He usually just tosses them into a bucket of water before planting, and many of them thrive!
Watering isn't an issue for me; I just don't want to lose the rose by being hasty. That's really cool that he gets to rescue plants—sounds like he finds some great ones!
Thanks for the tip! I'm okay with putting in more effort since I'm new to roses. My other plants are pretty hardy, so they usually make me a little anxious!