Content
- 1 Is it possible to replant roses in spring?
- 2 Why do you need to replant?
- 3 When to replant roses in spring
- 4 How to properly transplant roses to another place in the spring
- 5 Features of transplanting an old rose bush
- 6 Transplanting a climbing rose to another place in the spring
- 7 Recommendations and common mistakes
- 8 Conclusion
Transplanting a rose to a new place in the spring is a responsible and labor-intensive task that requires certain preparation and sequence of actions. Having studied the specifics of basic agrotechnical measures and the nuances of replanting individual species, every gardener can master this technology.
Is it possible to replant roses in spring?
Many flower lovers consider the rose to be a capricious plant that easily dies when moved to a new place. The perennial is actually quite hardy. In the spring, subject to agrotechnical practices, you can successfully replant any type of roses, including old overgrown bushes and climbing varieties. Transplantation in the spring is especially important for temperate climate regions. The early onset of cold weather does not allow the bush to fully take root during the autumn change of growing location.
Roses are most easily tolerated by those under five years of age.A good reason is needed to replant an adult shrub: old plants do not tolerate stress well and are more difficult to adapt to new growing conditions. Planting in the spring allows the bush to strengthen the root system, increase its defenses to resist diseases and pests, and successfully withstand winter cold.
Spontaneous growth of roses causes thickening of plantings
Why do you need to replant?
There are many reasons that require moving a flower to a new place in the spring. These may be technical issues: redevelopment of the site, the start of new construction, changes in the arrangement of the garden landscape. A large shrub can take up a lot of space and become difficult to care for.
Reasons for replanting a rose in the spring to improve its development:
- soil depletion during prolonged flower growth, which cannot be compensated by fertilizing;
- protrusion of the root system to the surface on heavy clay soils;
- excessive deepening of shrubs when growing on sandy loam soils;
- flooding of the site with groundwater or melt water in the spring;
- the growth of trees, the emergence of new outbuildings that prevent sufficient lighting of the bush during the day;
- initially incorrect planting of the rose and proximity to aggressive plants.
Deterioration of growing conditions leads to degeneration of the bush, the rose loses its decorative effect, blooms little, and the buds become smaller. In such cases, a transplant is the best way out of the situation.
In a new place, the rose is sick for some time, restoring the damaged root system. Changing the soil has a beneficial effect on the plant, stimulating the formation of new adventitious roots.
When to replant roses in spring
The plant tolerates transplantation more easily when it is in a dormant period, before active sap flow and bud opening begin. It is important to catch the moment when the rudiments of the leaves have swollen, but have not yet blossomed; the bush has not had time to expend the vital forces that it will need for successful rooting.
The soil must thaw, the minimum temperature of the top layer is at least 8-10 ˚С. Slight night frosts are allowed. The optimal timing for transplanting roses to another location in the spring depends on the weather. In most cases, suitable conditions are created in the second or third ten days of April.
The buds have increased in size, but the leaves have not yet appeared - the best stage for the transplant procedure
Bright sunlight in spring can be very hot, causing burns to the stems. It is better to replant the plant on a cloudy or rainy day, or in the evening in conditions of high humidity. It is advisable to shade the transplanted rose bushes for the first 2-3 weeks.
How to properly transplant roses to another place in the spring
The success of transplantation largely depends on the correct choice of site for growing the crop and compliance with the process technology. It must be taken into account that the rose will grow in one place for many years. When placing, the possibility of increasing the size of the bush and the growth potential of nearby trees are taken into account.
Selection and preparation of site and soil
Rose loves lighted places that are without shading for more than 8 hours a day. The flower develops well on hills, protected from drafts and northern winds. The shrub is planted on the south side of fences and buildings.The rose needs sufficient air circulation; when planting along walls and fences, the distance from the foundation must be at least 60 cm. The roots of the crop go 90 cm deep. Areas with close groundwater are not suitable for the perennial. Rose bushes should not be planted in places where trees from the Rosaceae family (apple, cherry, hawthorn) grew.
For replanting in the spring, planting holes are prepared in the fall. If this is not possible, they are done 2 weeks before the event. During this time, the soil settles and nutrients are evenly distributed. The size of the hole should exceed the size of the planting ball: 60 cm in depth, diameter - 50 cm. Drainage is laid at the bottom with a 5-10 cm layer of crushed stone, expanded clay, broken brick.
The composition of the nutrient mixture depends on the characteristics of the soil of the site. Rose prefers neutral or slightly acidic substrates (pH 6-7). Add sand or peat to heavy soils, and clay to sandy soils.
Approximate composition of the soil mixture for the planting hole:
- a bucket of fertile soil;
- 5 kg of humus;
- 5 kg of peat and sand;
- 1 tbsp. wood ash or bone meal;
- 2 tbsp. l. superphosphate.
Seedling preparation
The shrub intended for transplantation is watered abundantly for two to three days. In this case, the soil around the flower is lightly compacted for better formation of an earthen coma. A special feature of transplanting in spring is the obligatory pruning of shoots. The severity of the operation depends on the type of rose:
- hybrid tea, floribunda - leave 2-3 buds on the shoots;
- English varieties are subjected to gentle pruning - they retain 5-6 eyes on a branch;
- park and standard roses are shortened by a third;
- climbing forms are cut to half the length of the shoots.
Weak and diseased branches are removed from all varieties.
The soil is poured in parts, watering and compacting
Transplanting a rose to a new place in spring
There are 2 methods: dry and wet. The first is suitable for young seedlings. The bush is dug up and freed from the ground. Remove diseased, darkened roots and treat the root system with a growth stimulator. Transplant into a prepared planting hole.
The wet method (with a lump of earth) has become more widespread. The rose bush is carefully dug around the perimeter, making trenches up to 40 cm. The taproot has to be cut with a shovel at a sufficient depth. The plant is pulled out, keeping the soil on the roots as much as possible, and wrapped in an earthen ball with film so that it does not crumble when the bush is delivered to the transplant site.
The perennial is planted at the same depth as it grew before. The air pockets are filled with earth and the rose is tied to a peg. Water carefully in 2-3 doses, trying not to expose the root system.
Aftercare
The first time after transplanting a rose in the spring, it is necessary to maintain constant soil moisture around the flower. The plant is watered every day in the morning or evening with settled warm water. Gradually switch to watering once a week.
The soil around the bush is mulched with compost, peat or sawdust. This allows you to maintain a constant water and temperature balance in the soil and prevents clogging of the planting circle with weeds. Carry out regular loosening of the soil for better air exchange.
To prevent fungal diseases, a weakened plant is sprayed at the end of spring with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture.During the summer, maintenance feeding is carried out with a weak composition of mullein. In the first year after transplantation, you need to cover the rose especially carefully before wintering.
An adult plant must be prepared for transfer to a new location
Features of transplanting an old rose bush
There must be a good reason for moving an adult plant to a new location. The older the bush, the more difficult the adaptation process. It is better to replant an adult rose in the spring, giving the perennial time to take root and restore the root system. Old bushes are replanted entirely or divided into several parts.
On the eve of transplantation, the branches are radically pruned, leaving the length of the shoots no more than 40-50 cm. To prevent the lashes from interfering with the work, they are tied with a rope. The bush is dug up with a shovel, loosened with a pitchfork, and removed from the ground. If the rose needs to be divided into several parts, the root system is cleared of soil, old diseased branches are removed, and the rose is cut into 2-3 parts using a shovel and an ax.
When transplanting roses as a whole, they try to preserve an earthen lump with as many roots as possible, which is transferred onto a tarpaulin. Wrap the root system with fabric and drag it to the planting hole. Having placed the rose in the hole, gradually add soil and compact it thoroughly. Water generously and compact the soil again to avoid air gaps.
Transplanting a climbing rose to another place in the spring
A plant with long vines occupies a significant area, which is sometimes not taken into account when planting. Problems often arise with the lack of space for laying climbing roses for the winter. In such cases, the plant must be replanted.
The curly lashes are removed from the supports, the shoots are shortened, and tied with a tourniquet. The root system is dug in a circle, 40 cm away from the center of the bush. They try to extract the largest possible ball of earth. Wrapping it in thick fabric, move it to a pre-prepared planting hole. The plant is planted at the same depth, gradually adding layers of soil. Each layer is watered and compacted. The lashes are untied and attached to the support.
If the lump has crumbled, the root system is inspected and old darkened layers are removed. Soak for a day in a growth stimulator: “Heteroauxin”, “Kornevin”. The wound surfaces are sprinkled with crushed coal. When planting, make a mound of soil at the bottom of the hole, place the plant on it, and distribute the roots evenly around the perimeter. The vaccination site is located in a southerly direction.
They begin to add layers of soil, periodically water and compact the soil. It is important to achieve dense filling of the planting hole without the formation of air pockets, which can lead to rotting of the root system. Rooting of a climbing rose occurs in 20-30 days. During this period, the plant is shaded and the moisture of the top layer of soil is maintained.
Climbing rose shoots are pruned before transplanting
Recommendations and common mistakes
Successful transplantation of roses in the spring depends on some nuances. Before digging up a bush, you need to find out whether it is a self-rooted or grafted plant.
Perennials without a rootstock have a branched superficial root system, while those grafted onto rose hips have a long tap root that goes deep into the soil. This feature must be taken into account when digging up an earthen clod.
If the rose has been planted correctly, when replanting it is advisable to place it at the same level from the ground surface.It is necessary to ensure that the root collar of the grafted bushes is in the ground at a depth of 3-5 cm. Otherwise, the rosehip shoots will begin to grow and you will have to constantly fight with wild growth.
When replanting in the spring, you should not suddenly change the growing conditions of the bush: move the perennial from loam to sandy soils, transport it to other climatic conditions. The bush should be turned to the sun with the same side as before transplantation.
In a situation where the rose is dug up and the planting hole is not prepared, the roots are wrapped in damp burlap, and the bush is stored in a cool, dark place with good ventilation for up to 10 days. If a longer period of time is required, the rose is dropped in an inclined position.
Conclusion
Successful transplantation of a rose to a new location in the spring depends on many factors: the correct choice of land, preparation of the planting pit and soil mixture, and adherence to optimal timing. When following the sequence of actions during transplantation and providing proper subsequent care for the plant, the survival rate of the rose during the summer period is more than 90%.
