How Do You Cut Back Rose Bushes For Transplanting?
Re-landscaping or moving may necessitate re-locating a rose bush. Established rose bushes are a prized possession of many homeowners. In general, older rose bushes produce larger roses. A healthy older rose bush is worth the work involved to transplant it. Rose bushes are very hardy and with a little care can be moved successfully. The first step in moving a rose is pruning it prior to its transplantation. Understand the pruning process. Roses are pruned annually to give the root structure of the rose bush a rest from creating leaves and flowers. During this dormant period the root structure strengthens and prepares for the next growing season. Transplanting a rose bush operates on a similar principle. To ensure that a roses’ root structure has enough resources to survive the shock of a transplant, its other functions are eliminated. Protect your skin from rose thorns by wearing gloves and a long-sleeved shirt. Roses have rigid thorns that tend to become larger as a rose bush ages. Cut
