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pembroke 6--Louisville KY (
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Wed, Dec 4, 13 at 8:14
| I have a HT Chrysler Imperial that I would like to move. Wondering if it's all right to move while dormant. supposed to be a real warm day today. Your thoughts PLEASE. Pembroke |
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| I always think it is best to transplant while the plant is dormant. Next spring the plant will wake up in a new spot and not even know it has been moved! I might wonder how dormant a rose is in Zone 6 in December (it's been 60 degrees here in my Zone 6 for the past few days) and wait until a warm spell in February (we always have one then), but I don't know for sure about right now. Let's see what others have to say. Kate |
RE: transplanting when dormant??
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| We've had several days down in the twenties and a couple days in the teens. I figured the rose would be dormant by now. I can wait until Feb on a warm day. Just thought now because ground is not frozen. Pembroke |
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- Posted by seil z6b MI (My Page) on
Wed, Dec 4, 13 at 15:15
| I would wait until next spring to move it. As soon as the ground is thawed and dig-able you can go ahead and move it. It will be just starting to wake up and will start to put out new roots in it's new spot. Spring is usually pretty rainy in most places and it will help it to settle in quickly and keep it watered. |
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| Thanks for all info and advice. Will wait until Spring. Pembroke |
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- Posted by subk3 7a/Mid TN (My Page) on
Wed, Dec 4, 13 at 18:58
| Can I play devil's advocate? In the Southeast, fall and winter are THE ideal time to plant trees and shrubs. Anytime the soil is thawed enough to dig is a great time. As a long time perennial gardener I've found that fall and the beginning of winter (say up until January here about 3 hours south of the OP) not only works great for transplanting perennials but for some is the BEST time to move them around. After that I can plant and move them as early as late February/early March. Why are roses so different? |
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| I also think fall/winter is the best time to transplant. Dormant means the plant is not putting energy into new growth. But plants do grow their roots during the winter, so getting them established during that time is much more efficient. When spring comes, they can put their energy into new top growth, including flowers. |
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| I think it would be challenging to transplant an established rose without cutting it back. That heavy pruning may result in new top growth and canker. I wait until February or March. |
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