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I would like to move a shrub rose ..Rosa Geoff Hamiltom.  Its not in a very good position and could do with a bit more sun.  When is the best time to do this ???  I have a feeling that it should have been done while still dormant but not too sure.

Any time that the soil is not frozen from now till end of next month is fine.

October-November would probably have been better, but don't worry. Do it now, and it'll be fine.

Thanks guys. ;)

Mimi ;)

Moved three of Mine Last Week and had three Given to me from  Next door who are returning to Turkey to Live.....hope that helps

                                     Mike

Weather permitting Geoff will have a new home tomorrow.

I moved one yesterday, straight to the bonfire! :-*

Quote from: Palustris on January 22, 2006, 19:21:27
I moved one yesterday, straight to the bonfire! :-*

AWW Eric! Shame on you!

I would just like to add that i have moved roses in the past with no problem (usualy to give them better light/soil). In fact i have a few i am planning to move soon (they have become smothered by large shrubs). If they are quite young/small plants they can  be almost treated like newly bought bare root ones: trim the top growth and any long woody roots (just leave plenty for the plant to grow on!), give them a good hole with plenty of muck mixed into the soil, water in and wait 'til spring. Just remember if you dont move them with a rootball make sure the roots dont dry out.

For older/bigger/more established  plants treat as for moving any mature deciduous shrub

I even moved "Sexy Rexy" in June once with absolutely no problem apart from daily watering.

I read recentlly about Monty Don saying it wasnt worth trying to move roses.  Rubbish! I think we have proved that as long as you are carefull about it and dont try to move a realy old rose Then the chances of sucess are good. ;D ;D ;D

Besides If all fails and you know the variety you can always replace it.its just nice to give the plant a second (or third/fourth etc!) chance and save a bit of money in the process.

The rose that I want to move was a gift when I first moved in 31/2 years ago.  As there wasn't a thing in the garden I was starting with a blank canvas and where I put the rose is now swamped with stuff that is spreading.  I moved it earlier this week and gave it a good few shovel fulls of compost around the roots and a sprinkle of blood fish and bone meal.     Time will tell.

Most roses will grow well from cuttings. Plant good long ones about October or November, keep them out of the sun during the following season, and keep them damp. They do well with something like a bell-jar over them for a season.