Can you move a rose bush in bloom

Transplanting roses really is not much different than planting a budded and blooming rose bush from your local greenhouse or garden center, except that the rose bush to be moved is still in its dormant state for the most part.

Listed below are the instructions for how to transplant roses.

Best Time to Transplant Rose Bush

I prefer to start transplanting rose bushes in early spring, around the middle to the end of April if the weather is nice enough to be able to dig the soil.

Early May still works as a good time to transplant roses, if the weather is still rainy and cool.

How to move a rose bush without killing it

The point is to transplant rose bushes early on in spring before the rose bushes get fully out of their dormant state and start growing well.

How to Transplant a Rose Bush

First, you will need to select a good sunny spot for your rose bush or rose bushes, paying attention to the soil at the selected site.

Dig the hole for your new rose 18 to 20 inches (45.5-51 cm.) in diameter and at least 20 inches (51 cm.) deep, sometimes 24 inches (61 cm.) if you are moving an older bush. Place the soil taken from the

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