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Here are some pictures of my newly transplanted rose:
Notes: it was given to us this size about a week and a half ago from a friend. When it was planted at our house, it had full blooms and was in pretty good shape. We came back from a trip and it now looks as in the pictures. We are brand new to gardening...so far I've planted confederate jasmine and a gardenia with no problem. My close-up observations are that, despite it's unfortunate appearance, it is not dead (sorta reminds me of Monty Python -Holy Grail..."I feel happy! "I feel happy! "). The stems are still green, some on the outside, some if you just scrape a little bit. Do you think it could still live? My question:
Thank you!
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| Cut it way back and water it well. Also, make sure the soil is well packed among the roots. Often air pockets are left when the soil settles. Stick your finger in. If there is no resistance, push more soil down. |
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| Plants will die if the roots can't keep up with moisture being lost through the leaves. Very fine roots in contact with the soil provide most of the water. Roses are relatively hard to transplant because, with them, you can't pick up a solid root ball, you lose most of the fine roots. So when transplanting, you need to remove between 50% and 100% of the leaves. Other plants with very fibrous root systems are easier to transplant, as are any plants, even roses, in small pots. Water very heavily after transplanting to settle the soil around the roots (more than 5 gallons for a plant like yours). For now--immediately remove all the foliage and any stems that are black or shriveled. Keep the soil moist, not sodden. It may or may not survive. Good luck. |
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- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Sun, Apr 22, 12 at 12:36
| I agree exactly with the above advice. For future reference, anytime you transplant a rose you should cut it way, way, back. The roots get damaged, and it needs to grow new roots before it can support much top growth. Good luck with this one - Jackie |
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| Do what's already been advised and I do hope you can save your rose! |
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| I am new to roses, so I hope this isn't a dumb question. In any other plant, I would diagnose your problem as toxic soil (possibly fertilizer burn? Acid or alkaline soil?) or sunburn. How long were you away? Did the soil dry out? |
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