Rose Bush Losing Leaves After Transplant – Root Stress

Rose Bush Losing Leaves After Transplant – Root Stress

Yellowing, dropping leaves after moving indicate root disturbance – too much/little water, or root heat in a small pot.

Recovery Care

• Keep soil consistently damp (not soggy).
• Apply 2-3 inch mulch to cool roots.
• Don't fertilize until new growth appears.
• Expect 1-2 weeks for new leaves – roses can produce 3 leaf sets per season.

Don't move it again. Further disturbance causes more leaf drop. It will recover in place.