Moving a Newly Planted Rose Damaged by Basketball Hoop

Relocating a Month-Old Rose in Upstate NY

Rose planted month ago, hit by basketball twice (broken branches). Needs safer spot. Gardener inexperienced.

Move Now—It's Still New

1. Cut back to where canes broke (even to 3 inches).
2. Replant in evening in new location.
3. Water daily faithfully—stressed roots need constant moisture.
4. No fertilizer until new growth appears (2+ weeks).

Why Hard Prune

Broken cane wounds invite canker. Hard prune removes risk. Rose will rebound.