I have a Rose of Sharon in my yard that, due to various reasons, I can't just dig up to transplant. If I cut it down to the base and try to put it in a new hole with some rooting hormone and compost, would it survive and root, or would I end up killing it?
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If you cut it down to the woody parts of the stems, it's likely to die. However, you might want to try propagating new roses using the green stems instead. You could even use a 2L pop bottle! It's a neat trick for cloning your plant without risking the original one.
I've got a Rose of Sharon that's over 60 years old and really tall. I've been trimming about 30% of its foliage each year to keep it stable and it's been thriving. If you're thinking of moving smaller ones that are growing nearby, I wonder if they can be relocated without losing them. Just make sure to give them enough care during the process!