Moving An Established Rose During Dormant Season

[@Madge778]

3 years ago I asked you about moving a rose bush. It was in it's the place for over 20 years. I followed your tips and I am happy to say my dad's rose bush is doing great. Thank you for the help.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

So glad to hear that!

[@alexar.h.5031]

What did you do? Just as he shows in this video? I'm wanting to try to transplant a 20+ old rose bush but people keep telling me it's too old.

[@PatlLawson]

Excellent straight up info! Thanks. Exactly what I needed to know. I’m relocating a red Blaze climber to a sunnier garden here in Southern Ontario. It’s late October. I’m optimistic it will be fine, This pandemic year has turned me into a garden warrior. Listening to podcasts whilst digging and weeding has the hours flying by. I feel very lucky. Stay safe.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Glad it helped!

[@hey_court12]

I love how you easily explain things, Paul. I came looking for advice on moving climbing roses, (In the future-- not now, as i've JUST started my rose exploration. :) ) I wanted to see if climbing roses were POSSIBLE to move. When you said that bit about when you buy them bareroot, this process really is no different. That really struck me and made me feel more confident that if/when I move and want to take my favorite roses with me, I CAN DO IT! Thanks again Paul. I love the videos you did for Jackson & Perkins so I'm happy to find this little treasure trove of fun, too! I really appreciate you sharing all of your knowledge in an EASY to understand manner.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Thank you and glad you are enjoying them.

[@ramabommaraju2715]

Thanks. Straight talk- to the point! My kind of guy!! very useful to me!

[@minikorsi]

Fantastic tutorial! Just what I needed. I was scared to move the roses that are in the garden of my new house. They are over 10yrs old.

[@kimberlyd7848]

Thank you so much!! This is the info I've been looking for this exact info. This video leaves nothing to question. Perfect!

[@WADI1122]

Superb, Although I do not speak good English I find that your explanations are much easier to understand and worth watching. Thanks Paul for the informative videos.

[@balesjo]

I have a rose that I started from a cutting of a rambler rose in an old mansion in town, probably from early part of last century. I really had low expectations but this one rose cutting rooted. This last year it took off big time...have had to cut it back at least twice during the year as canes were reaching 10 feet. It's not in the proper location for such a large rose. Watching your video, it made so much sense that this is no different than roses being taken out of nursery beds and shipped. I feel much more confident now making the move.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

+John Bales Great!

[@cathyanderson8197]

Is it an old garden rose that blooms once? Do you still live there? I would love to have some sticks from it and would trade you for my old garden roses which are dark red and cherry red that bloom once. I'm hunting for as many old garden roses as I can find - ours are at least 50 years old and have open roses with yellow stamens. If yo u get this message can you email me at [e-mail] thank you, Blessings, Cathy

[@GirladyLocks]

Excellent video! Very easy to understand instructions and to the point, but what I love most is that you make everything look so simple and easy, Paul! Make me feel a LOT less intimidated. A HUGE thank you for that and for sharing your knowledge!!! Happy gardening!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Thank you!!

[@flutterbee103]

Exactly what I have been reading. So refreshing for information on KZbin to match the written word (:

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Great!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@serpentskiss3]

Is your dirt really that easy to dig in!? WOW! Great vid!

[@suezzq3912]

Your vid is the best I have found on roses making it easy to remember. Blessings

[@moosecanfly2]

thank you for posting this video. I have a rose next to the house that a previous tenant planted. she is right next to a small tree we need to get to.

[@Synycom1]

Great video and I love South Carolina ( I live in England, not far from Ashdown Forest).

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Lovely. I hope to visit it some day!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

@4vinnyfan I would prune it just like the video. The main thing to keep in mind is you want the size of the rose above the ground to be equal to the size of the rose below the ground when you replant it.

[@rtogurl]

I just love your videos. The most informative over any other gardening videos on you tube:)

[@trandall8]

Very good, well spoken, good pace and clear video. You held my interest and I was looking forward to each step including any instructions on the new location, the hole, special dirt prep, water, any plant food and such. Oh wait......you didn't mention that last part! Haha Not a tragedy, I just thought it would be logical to include that. Still a good video for me.

[@MalikSucksAss]

This guy is a fucking all-star.

[@alisonmccrackenmills6893]

The first video I hit and the same rose I need to move!! ...... right! Suited, booted, gloved up and ready for action!!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Great!

[@skinkrawler4363]

Thanks Mike!

[@stuartthomas4836]

Great video, I had been thinking that in the UK they send out bare root roses in November so why couldn’t I do the same if I need to move an existing plant.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Yes you can!

[@stuartthomas4836]

@@Paulzimmermanroses thank you

[@TheLoneace69]

Should I be able to get away with an October transplant zone 4-5ish Canada. Thank you for the great info.

[@richellebaker9171]

Thank you!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

You're welcome!

[@josephryan1486]

What if all the wood is dead? What if I cut all the dead wood off to 1"? I found some green at the bottom then went around the rose bush to loosen dirt with pitch fork. In the morning I will dig it up clean dirt off soak in water with a root starter. Is all this the correct thing to do?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Joseph Ryan That sounds perfect. I've had many a rose die back to the ground only to come back in the way you are describing.

[@石针]

Looks so easy to dig it up. LOL. For illustration purpose, it's OK. I'd bet it will take 80% of effort and time to dig it up.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

That was the first time. No pre shoveling!

[@石针]

@@Paulzimmermanroses Wow, didn't expect the response. Thank you so much for your videos! Watching them these days. You must have very good soil. Mine is very hard to dig. A lot of clay. I have to amend it with compost. Have a great day, Paul! BTW, it's still hard to find good quality of vedios today. Cheers!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

@ Mine is clay as well. I’ve amended it over the years and it’s now quote good. Glad you like the videos.

[@cathyanderson8197]

Paul what zone are you in? We are in 6b, but this year we hit zone 9. I hope it stays there. We are growing a lot of old garden roses that have been here at least 50 years. Two of my neighbors knew the people who lived here when it was an apple orchard and these roses are super old. I have added other roses, but the old roses are such beautiful hardy roses they are worth having - and they transplant real easily. One came up in the grass and in 2 years it was as big as its mother rose - which is 12 ft. Now I'm moving it to a teepee and creating an arbor effect with a Jackmanni clematis. I couldn't find another clematis for zone 6 that would grow in shady areas (North-facing) microclimate against the house that would top the arbor. The roses won't go up over the top and I heard you mention growing a clematis in and I loved that idea. I wanted white, but I couldn't find a white clematis that would take shade in zone 6. If you know of one, could you let me know please? It will get some sun, but its very bright shade. The rose that's there is cherry red and the rose I'm transplanting is dark red. That's why I wanted white clematis. Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

I'm in 7 but this winter who knows! We are way early leafing out and hopefully we won't get a late freeze. It sounds like you inherited a lovely garden. That many old roses and that old. How wonderful! I don't know much about clematis so I don't think I can't help much with that. You might try seeing if there is a clematis society that is online. Maybe google clematis societies?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

You're welcome!

[@sharonkhor7433]

Thanks for the useful video. I’m gonna do this to my roses trees, but I’m not going to plant them immediately due to the reconstruction of the retaining wall, what should I do to the preserve the roots?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

I would transplant them in large pots and then replant them when the construction is done.

[@sharonkhor7433]

@@Paulzimmermanroses yeah this is good idea, thanks

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

@@sharonkhor7433 I've done this before. Works well.

[@sharonkhor7433]

@@Paulzimmermanroses wow thanks for your sharing

[@josieball9354]

I have a climbing rose on both sides of an arbor. I planted them both 2 years ago, however one is farther away then the other climbing rose on the other side. Should I move it and replant it closer or just leave it and train the canes to go up the arbor anyways? I really like your videos and they're so easy to watch and figure out what to do! Thanks!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

I would just leave it and train the canes to go up the arbor. Better not to shock it by moving if not needed. Thanks for the kind comments on the videos!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Just saw this one. Sorry! I would just leave it and train the canes to go up the arbor.

[@TheJgirl36]

I need to move two rose bushes, from your instructions I should have done it a month ago. They have started sprouting already, it's April in Michigan. Will they still be alright?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Yes. Just try to get as much rootball as possible. Have you pruned them already? If not, go ahead and prune them before you move them.

[@IMADALBASRII]

Thanks for this info

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

No problem!

[@jwheat65]

Great information. Higher res vid would be nice.

[@kentrockwoodtyler8798]

Thank you.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

You're welcome!

[@TheFiown]

Perfect! thank you, a question, I am moving house in May but want to take my roses so maybe dig them up in early spring, should I put them in pots until they go into their new home ? Or put them in a trench ? Not sure if I can find the perfect spot in the new garden right away ,, many thanks xx ps, I live in France, we no longer have real winters, often some late frost.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Based on what you are saying I would put them in pots. That way you can take your time replanting them.

[@maxinetaylor7500]

can they be move in the fall? if so how are they done? Anderson SC

[@ksero1000]

Thank you! That was reassuring. I have hydrangeas coming in April and need the space cleared so I moved my roses into containers (because I’m going to move within the next couple years and want to take them with me anyway). So I moved them and it frosted overnight. I was freaking just now. When will be a good time to fertilize them?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

If you just moved them into containers I wouldn't fertilize them for at least a few months. Particularly if you are getting frost. You can use a liquid seaweed based fertilizer to help with transplanting but that's about it. Your local garden center should be able to recommend a product.

[@ksero1000]

Paul Zimmerman Roses I just transplanted the last one and sat down and started looking at the fertilizer 😁 thank you for responding so fast. You may have saved 5 rose bushes. 😊

[@helenaragon6539]

great video Paul, I'm moving my climber from a pot to the ground is it the same? I already cut it down to a 2 foot and I know where I want to move it to. should the rose be buried deeper than it was in the pot or about the same?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

You want to make sure to bury the bud union. So, if in the pot, the bud union is above soil level plant it deeper. If the bud union is already buried you are fine at soil level.

[@jenniferanderson4061]

I need to move my English rose bush from my rental to my new home. Unfortunately, it has to be moved now. I'm in northwest Ohio, and it's cold here, but the ground is not yet frozen. I've trimmed the bush back already, but have not yet dug it up to move it. Will these tips still work with this time of year? I really can't go back and get it later, and I don't wish to leave it as it is sentimental. Thank you!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Cutting it back was the good first step. 12" - 18" will be good. The only thing I would suggest is when you dig it up try to get some root ball as opposed to making it a bareroot.

[@coreywalton3722]

Need more info on amending the receiving soil.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

1/3 comps and 1/3 native soil

[@deborahsmith-wommack1442]

Hello Mr. Zimmerman I have 2 bushes that didn't do very well this year. I think because the root ball is too high above ground level. Can I just shovel under the bush and lower the plant, or pile topsoil around them?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

When you prune them you can gently dig the rose up and then replant them with the rootball deeper.

[@Brehvon]

Thanks!

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

That far north I would not try it. Instead, try moving it when your prune your roses - when the forsythia bloom in very early spring.

[@Madge778]

can I do this in August? I want to move one that my father planted a few years before he died and move it to my house. It is a William Baffin.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

You can. It's not the best time but it will work. Just make sure to keep it hydrated well for the first 3 weeks or so including misting the canes.

[@agustasister5624]

Could u root those cuttings?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Yes, you can.

[@Flower_hoarder]

🙋🏽‍♀️❤️🌹THANK YOU🌹❤️🙋🏽‍♀️

[@daisyhappykitty2875]

Hi I'm moving out of state can I take the rose out and then put it back until I get there it will probably be 20 hours drive until I get there or should I place it on a bucket with dirt

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

+Daisy “fairy” happykitty28 You can wrap the roots with some damp paper towels or newspaper, put the entire rose in a plastic bag (or several) and it will last that long. Dampen it before you wrap it.

[@daisyhappykitty2875]

ok thank you so much I love my roses and you just save me from been unhappy. :)

[@bellarosa009]

Hi Paul, I have a climbing rose that I would like to move to another area of the yard. It's a huge rose with 8-10 feet canes in one season. It's a Kordes climber by the name of "Tradition 95". I planted it in November 2014. Can I move this rose now in October? I live in Zone 5 and we are having cooler temps - low to mid-40's at night, low 60s during the day. I'd like to move this rose now, but am afraid that I might kill it! Also, if I do move it, should I prune it back and if so, by how much? Thank you for advice you can give me.

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

+bella rosa I would wait and move it in late winter/early spring when you normally prune in your area. I'm afraid if you move it now it won't have time to get established. When you do move it make sure all the leaves are off and cut it back to about 2' high.

[@sarahbass449]

thanks..... helped a lot

[@rosebaby53]

Hi, I moved my knock out rose six weeks ago some of the leaves, and branches have died , but overall still looks healthy but it has stop growing should I be worried?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

I wouldn't worry. It's just going through normal transplant "shock". Cut the dead branches back to healthy growth and give it time. It should pull through just fine.

[@rosebaby53]

Thank you🤗

[@alexar.h.5031]

How old is too old to transplant/relocate a rose? 5, 10, 15, 20+ years old rose?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

It can be done just try to get as much root ball as possible.

[@alexar.h.5031]

@@Paulzimmermanroses The roses I want to save and relocate are over 20-25yrs old and unfortunately I'll have no choice but to move them in April as I'll have to travel to California for them. I know growing season isn't optimal time for moving roses but if I don't rescue them they'll be removed anyways. My issue is that the place they're in is literally a 18-24in wide by 5-6ft aprx. strip of dirt surrounded by cement. So I'll probably have to dig carefully under cement for roots and can only use 2 sides for leverage to loosen roots/root ball 🤔

[@alexar.h.5031]

@@Paulzimmermanroses to move in growing season should I dead head all flowers? Hard prune, etc...? Or will hard pruning cause too much stress?

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

@@alexar.h.5031 Hard prune it down to about 16". I have a Facebook Group where you can post photos of the rose and ask questions. facebook.com/groups/58500441971/

[@Paulzimmermanroses]

Actually not. Only that rose bed because I've been dumping in composted horse manure every year for the past 10 years!