Transplanting and Dividing a Large Rugosa Rose

Transplanting and Dividing a Large Rugosa Rose

Rugosas are tough – can move/divide now, but dormant season (fall/spring) is safer.

Division Options

• Split root ball into two plants.
• Yank a cane with roots → new plant.
• Cut cane, plant, water well → grows.

Critical Aftercare

• Water daily – feeder roots destroyed, take ~1 month to regrow.
• Video the dig – Rugosa roots go "to China" (very deep), may need backhoe!

They'll recover vigorously.