The best time to move a rose bush is during the dormant season in early spring after the threat of frost is over. Cut the rose canes back to 10 to 12 inches and remove any foliage so the plant can focus on root development after transplanting. Choose a new place with good drainage. Dig your hole. Remove the rose by digging far enough away from the root ball so you don’t damage the roots. Take as many of the roots with you as possible and gently transfer to the new hole. If it is too large to carry, place it on a tarp and drag it to its new home. Amend the soil. In a bucket or wheelbarrow, mix equal parts mulch, potting soil, and peat moss. Add half of this mixture to the hole around the roots. Water the soil well when the planting hole is half-filled and let the water settle. Adjust the rose as needed if the soil has caused it to sink a bit. Add the remaining soil mixture and water again. Water the new rose every day for a week or two depending on your weather. Do not fertilize or use any insecticides until you see new growth on the rose.
The best time to move a rose bush is during the dormant season in early spring after the threat of frost is over. Cut the rose canes back to 10 to 12 inches and remove any foliage so the plant can focus on root development after transplanting. Choose a new place with good drainage. Dig your hole. Remove the rose by digging far enough away from the root ball so you don’t damage the roots. Take as many of the roots with you as possible and gently transfer to the new hole. If it is too large to carry, place it on a tarp and drag it to its new home. Amend the soil. In a bucket or wheelbarrow, mix equal parts mulch, potting soil, and peat moss. Add half of this mixture to the hole around the roots. Water the soil well when the planting hole is half-filled and let the water settle. Adjust the rose as needed if the soil has caused it to sink a bit. Add the remaining soil mixture and water again. Water the new rose every day for a week or two depending on your weather. Do not fertilize or use any insecticides until you see new growth on the rose.