Moving Roses in the Pacific Northwest: Spring Transplant Protocol

Spring is ideal for moving roses in the PNW. Pruning at transplant reduces top growth demand on disturbed roots.

Pruning at Transplant

Damaged feeder roots can't support full top growth for ~2 months. Pruning balances root:shoot ratio.

Use the move to rejuvenate: remove oldest grey canes at base (every 6–7 years). This stimulates vigorous new basal breaks.

Water constantly for 2+ months. Feeder roots, not taproots, do the work. Both rose types can move simultaneously in PNW spring.

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