Saturday, November 14, 2009

I have three rose cuttings that seem to be rooted in pots; they haven't grown; can I transplant?

They have been in the pots for about 2 months and give resistance when I pull on them; but they haven't gotten any new growth that I can see. The few leaves on them are still green, though. I am in southern middle Tennessee and I'd like to plant them in my yard but wonder if I should wait until they show new growth. Also they are small and I'm afraid the MANY wild rabbits that live in my yard will eat them as they did to my phlox transplants earlier in the summer. I have them in partial shade on my covered porch currently and water them thoroughly about every other day. Thanks!

I have three rose cuttings that seem to be rooted in pots; they haven't grown; can I transplant?
You better not plant them until April or may. because they haven't got strong enough roots yet, and they need to establish roots before you will see any new growth . and you don't want to plant them in your yard until after the risk of frost is gone
Reply:It is best to re-plant them in October, when it is cooler. I get anixous and move things around my yard all the time. I lose a lot in the summer because of the heat. I have transplanted my roses several times with no problems. Just make sure to keep them well watered and shades them for a while until they adjust.
Reply:I think you want to wait until feb or march in zone 7 in other zones I'm not sure what the time fram is.


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