Transplanting Lady Banks Rose in South Carolina

Best time: Late fall (after leaf drop) or early spring (before bud break)—when dormant.

Procedure

1. Prepare new hole first (same depth, 2× width).
2. Amend only if native soil is poor: add compost + 1 cup bone meal.
3. Hard prune to ⅓ height; remove dead/thin canes.
4. Dig maximum root ball; move in cool evening.
5. Water daily 2 weeks, then every 2–3 days for 6 weeks—feeder roots regenerate.
6. No fertilizer until new growth appears.

Lady Banks is vigorous and forgiving. Key: keep soil damp, not soggy, during re-establishment.