Content
- 1 Is it possible to transplant roses in spring
- 2 Why transplant
- 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 spring is a responsible and laborious business that requires some preparation and sequence of actions. Having studied the specifics of the main agrotechnical measures and the nuances of transplanting certain species, each gardener can master this technology.
Is it possible to transplant roses in spring
Many flower lovers consider the rose to be a capricious plant that easily dies when transferred to a new place. In fact, the perennial is quite hardy. In the spring, subject to agrotechnical practices, you can successfully transplant any type of roses, including old overgrown bushes and climbing varieties of culture. Transplanting is especially relevant in the spring for temperate regions. The early onset of cold weather does not allow the bush to fully take root during the autumn change of the growing place.
The procedure is most easily tolerated by roses under the age of five. A good reason is needed to transplant an adult shrub: old plants do not tolerate stress well, and it is more difficult to adapt to new growing conditions. Planting in spring allows the bush to strengthen the root system, increase its defenses to resist diseases and pests, and successfully endure the winter cold.
Spontaneous growth of roses causes thickening of the plantings
Why transplant
There are many reasons for moving a flower to a new location in the spring. These can be technical issues: redevelopment of the site, the beginning of a new construction, a change in the arrangement of the garden landscape. A large shrub can take up a lot of space and can be difficult to care for.
Reasons for transplanting a rose in the spring to improve its development:
- depletion of the soil during long-term growth of a flower, irreplaceable by top dressing;
- protrusion on the surface of the root system on heavy clay soils;
- excessive deepening of the shrub when growing on sandy loam soils;
- flooding of the site with ground or melt water in the spring;
- overgrowth of trees, the emergence of new outbuildings that interfere with sufficient illumination of the bush during the day;
- initially improper planting of roses and proximity to aggressive plants.
The deterioration of growing conditions leads to the degeneration of the shrub, the rose loses its decorative effect, blooms little, 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 the transplant more easily when it is in a dormant period, before the start of active sap flow and the opening of the buds. It is important to catch the moment when the rudiments of the leaves have swollen, but have not yet blossomed, the shrub has not had time to spend the vitality that it will need for successful rooting.
The soil must thaw, the minimum temperature of the upper layer is at least 8-10 ˚С. Slight night frosts are allowed. The optimal timing for replanting roses in spring to another place depends on the weather.In most cases, suitable conditions are created in the second or third decade of April.
The kidneys have increased in size, but the leaves have not yet appeared - the best stage for the transplant procedure
Bright sunlight in the spring can be very hot, causing burns to the stems. It is better to transplant a plant on a cloudy or rainy day, 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 the transplant largely depends on the correct choice of the site for growing the crop and adherence to the technology of the process. It should be borne in mind that the rose will grow in one place for many years. The placement takes into account the possibility of increasing the size of the bush and the growth potential of nearby trees.
Selection and preparation of a place, soil
Rose loves lighted places that are without shade for more than 8 hours a day. The flower grows well in highlands, 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, it is necessary to make a distance from the foundation of at least 60 cm.The roots of the culture go 90 cm deep. Areas with a close occurrence of groundwater are not suitable for perennials. Rose bushes should not be planted in areas where trees from the Rosaceae family (apple, cherry, hawthorn) grew.
For transplanting in the spring, planting pits are prepared in the fall. If this is not possible, they are made 2 weeks before the event. During this time, the soil settles, nutrients are evenly distributed. The size of the pit should exceed the size of the planting ball: 60 cm in depth, diameter - 50 cm. Drainage is laid on the bottom with a layer of 5-10 cm from 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). Sand or peat is added to heavy soils, and clay to sandy loam.
The approximate composition of the soil mixture for the planting pit:
- a bucket of fertile land;
- 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 slightly compacted for better formation of an earthen coma. The peculiarity of transplanting in the spring is the obligatory pruning of shoots. The cardinality of the operation depends on the type of rose:
- hybrid tea, floribunda - leave 2-3 buds on the shoots;
- English varieties are sparingly pruned - they keep 5-6 eyes on a branch;
- park and standard roses are shortened by a third;
- climbing forms are cut by half the length of the shoots.
Weak and diseased branches are removed from all varieties.
The soil is poured in parts, watering and tamping
Transplanting a rose to a new location in spring
There are 2 ways: dry and wet. The first is suitable for young seedlings. The bush is dug up, freed from the ground. Diseased darkened roots are removed, the root system is treated with a growth stimulant. A transplant is carried out into a prepared planting pit.
The wet method (with an earthen lump) is more widespread. The rose bush is carefully dug around the perimeter, making trenches up to 40 cm. The core root has to be cut with a shovel at a sufficient depth. The plant is pulled out, preserving the soil on the roots as much as possible, wrapped in an earthen lump so that it does not crumble when the shrub is delivered to the transplantation site.
The perennial is planted at the same depth as it grew before. Air pockets are filled with earth, the rose is tied to a peg. Gently watered in 2-3 doses, trying not to expose the root system.
Follow-up care
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 in the evening with settled warm water. Gradually switch to the number of waterings once a week.
The soil around the shrub is mulched with compost, peat or sawdust. This allows you to maintain a constant water and temperature balance of the soil, prevents weeds from clogging the planting circle. Regular loosening of the soil is carried out for better air exchange.
For the prevention of fungal diseases, a weakened plant is sprayed at the end of spring with a 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid. During the summer, supportive feeding is carried out with a weak composition of the mullein. In the first year after transplanting, 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 to move an adult plant to a new location. The older the bush, the more difficult the adaptation process. It is better to transplant an adult rose in the spring, giving time to the perennial to take root and restore the root system. Old bushes are transplanted in whole or divided into several parts.
On the eve of the transplant, a cardinal pruning of the branches is done, leaving the length of the shoots no more than 40-50 cm. So that the whips do not interfere with the work, they are tied with a rope. The bush is dug in with a shovel, loosened with a pitchfork, removed from the ground. If the rose needs to be divided into several parts, the root system is cleared of the ground, old diseased branches are removed, with the help of a shovel and an ax, the rose is cut into 2-3 parts.
When transplanting roses, they try to preserve an earthen lump with a maximum of roots, which is rolled onto a tarp. Wrap the root system with a cloth and drag it to the planting pit. Having placed the rose in the hole, gradually pour in the soil, carefully tamp it. Water and re-compact the soil abundantly to avoid air gaps.
Transplanting a climbing rose to another place in the spring
A plant with long lashes occupies a significant area, which is sometimes not taken into account when planting. Often there are problems with the lack of space for laying climbing roses for the winter. In such cases, the plant has to be transplanted.
Curly lashes are removed from the supports, shortened shoots, tied with a tourniquet. The root system is dug in a circle, stepping back 40 cm from the center of the shrub. They try to extract the largest possible earthen lump. Having wrapped it in a dense cloth, it is moved to a pre-prepared planting pit. The plant is planted at the same depth, gradually adding layers of soil. Each layer is watered and tamped. The whips are untied and attached to the support.
If the lump has crumbled, the root system is examined, the old darkened layers are removed. Soak for a day in a growth stimulator: "Heteroauxin", "Kornevin". Wound surfaces are sprinkled with crushed coal. When planting at the bottom of the pit, a slide is made of soil, a plant is placed on it, the roots are evenly distributed around the perimeter. The vaccination site is located in the south.
They begin to sprinkle the earth in layers, periodically water and tamp the soil. It is important to achieve a dense filling of the planting pit without the formation of air pockets, which can lead to decay of the root system. Rooting of a climbing rose occurs in 20-30 days. During this period, the plant is shaded, the moisture of the upper soil layer is maintained.
Shoots of a climbing rose are pruned before transplanting
Recommendations and common mistakes
A successful transplant of roses in the spring depends on some nuances. Before digging up a bush, you need to find out: is it a rooted or grafted plant.
Perennials without rootstock have a branched superficial root system, and those grafted onto a rose hip have a long taproot that goes deep into the soil. This feature must be taken into account when digging in an earthen coma.
If the rose was planted correctly, it is advisable to place it at the same level from the soil surface when transplanting. 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 shoots of the rose hips will grow and you will have to constantly fight with the wild growth.
When transplanting in the spring, you should not drastically change the growing conditions of the bush: move the perennial from loam to sandy soils, transport it to other climatic factors. The bush should be facing the sun on the same side as before transplanting.
In a situation where the rose is dug out, and the planting hole is not prepared, the roots are wrapped with damp burlap, the bush is stored in a dark, cool place with good ventilation for up to 10 days. If a longer period of time is required, the rose is added dropwise in an inclined position.
Conclusion
A successful transplant of a rose to a new place in spring depends on many factors: the correct choice of land, preparation of the planting pit and soil mixture, compliance with the optimal timing. By following the sequence of transplanting steps and ensuring proper follow-up care of the plant, the survival rate of the rose during the summer period is more than 90%.
