Transplanting roses to a new location in the fall: step by step

If you need to replant roses in the fall, doing everything correctly and preparing in advance can help avoid a disastrous outcome for the plant. Proper replanting creates favorable conditions for the bush over the winter.

Place and period for transplanting bushes

The most favorable time for repotting is between late September and early October, as the plant will be able to establish itself more easily when nutrients begin to flow to the roots.

Preparations should begin well in advance. In August, stop fertilizing and reduce watering. In the Moscow region, replanting roses in the fall is only done with mineral fertilizers if the soil has been occupied by other plants all year. Any crop depletes the soil, so the flowers may lack certain mineral components.

The replanting site should be exposed to sunlight for most of the day, and there should be good drainage. Otherwise, stagnant water will lead to root rot in winter. This is especially true for those living in the Kuban region. This region enjoys warm weather, which largely prevents roots from freezing. If there is too much water, the plant may rot.

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How to preserve the root system?

To preserve all the roots, water the plant generously before repotting, which will create a ball of soil around the roots. This method makes repotting safer. If the plant is to be transported long distances, carefully wrap the ball of soil in a cloth and tie it around the root collar. You can plant the plant with this cloth still in place; it will decompose, but be sure to untie it.

When transplanting a rose bush to another location, the roots and branches with leaves are pruned.

The bush should be dug around widely to preserve the roots. If the main stem is long and deep in the soil, it should be cut back, preserving as much of it as possible. Properly replanting roses in the fall using this technique will preserve all important parts of the root system.

Trimming

Autumn pruning of shrubs is carried out according to the climate of your region. The difficulties lie in the plant's characteristics. Some species begin to recover after replanting and pruning and may mistake autumn for spring. Therefore, to protect your rose bush from death, it's best to avoid this procedure. Only damaged or dead branches can be removed.

Pruning shoots isn't always a good idea. If the fall is warm and the air is humid, pruning can awaken dormant buds, which in turn will lead to the emergence of new branches that will die over the winter. In this case, pruning the shoots is not recommended.

The situation is reversed: autumn is cool, and there's about 20-30 days before frost sets in, so you can prune the shoots without worrying about the planted bush not having time to prepare for the cold. Everything depends on weather conditions and the region. It's recommended to check the weather forecast for your city for the coming month in advance.

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Recommendations and advice

The hole dug for the plant should be large enough for the size of the roots. The spacing between the bushes depends on the variety, but roses generally require a large amount of space to bloom. Further steps depend on the condition of the roots. Basic guidelines:

If planting is done with a lump of earth covering the roots, then it will be enough to lower the bush into the hole and fill the void with fertile soil, tamping it down and watering it at the same time.

Bare-root planting: Mound soil in the center of the hole and place the plant on top, ensuring the roots point downwards along the mounded soil rather than upwards. Fill the hole, compacting it and watering it regularly.

It is important to compact the soil; the soil must be free of air pockets; if the roots get into them, they die.

The plant should be placed at a level where the root collar is four centimeters below the soil level. This will eliminate any unnatural growth.

When the plant is planted and the hole is filled and watered, the level of the roses is checked and dry soil is added near the plant.

When replanting roses in the fall, you need to take care to cover the bushes for the winter in the new location.

The result of this work will be a blooming rose bush next summer. Any plant requires appropriate care, regardless of its subspecies and other characteristics. Advice and recommendations from professionals in this field are sure to help.

Protecting roots from frost

Siberia, and Novosibirsk in particular, doesn't offer the best conditions for gardening. The problem lies in late spring and early winter. It's important to protect the roots from severe frosts. This is because, after replanting in the fall, the plant's roots don't have time to strengthen and therefore need protection from the cold. Here are some ways to protect seedlings from frost:

• hilling with earth;
• covering coniferous trees with spruce branches;
• fencing with board shields;
• use of modern covering materials, films.

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If we can’t transplant roses to a new place earlier, then we can try to transplant them with benefit.

Improve the soil. You can buy soil or prepare it yourself. To prepare your own soil, mix equal parts garden soil, compost, and peat moss. If the soil is clayey, add sand, and vice versa.

After a season, the soil's acidity will begin to increase. To avoid this, add ash, crushed butter, and dolomite flour. When repotting, check the root system for pests and remove any diseased roots.

If you approach the process wisely, a rose bush will be a beautiful addition to your garden. There are many videos available today on replanting roses, with step-by-step recommendations and tips. It's recommended to replant a rose bush every three seasons, but not earlier than this.

Lunar calendar

Many amateur gardeners resort to this technique. By observing the trends and changes occurring in plants and relating them to the phases of the moon, you can notice incredible connections. Roses should be replanted only during the waxing moon. Planting or performing certain procedures during the waning moon is prohibited.

Tips and rules for planting according to the lunar calendar:

1. Pruning should only be done during the waning period. This is due to many factors, but primarily to prevent the bush from becoming overgrown and to keep it strong. This is the only procedure that should be performed during this time.
2. It's best to begin replanting mid-cycle, closer to the full moon, to increase the chances of root establishment. The moon has a profound influence on many processes occurring on Earth.
3. Don't delay planting if you missed the optimal lunar phase. It's best to use a method developed by gardeners that doesn't rely on the lunar calendar.

By following these tips and guidelines, you'll be able to achieve maximum results and create stunning, colorful flower beds and gardens in your backyard.