As roses are sensitive to shock, moving them while dormant (in late winter or early spring) is generally recommended. When transplanting rose bushes in spring, wait until all threat of frost or freezing weather has passed.

How do you move established roses?

To move the rose, dig a wide trench around the plant and get at the taproot from underneath the root ball if possible. Then, give it a generous hole with plenty of well-rotted manure or compost and prune as per normal but cutting 30% more out of the plant. Finally, water the plant well.

Can mature rose bushes be moved?

Moving a large bush is tricky. But it can be done. By now many of you have had your spring bloom flush and the roses are getting ready for another round of flowering. This means they are also getting ready for a round of rampant growth – particularly the newly planted ones.