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Elaine Smuts of George writes We are moving and would like to take three of our ‘Knysna’ roses with us. They are full of buds and flowers. I want to transplant them into large flowerpots. What is the best way to remove these rose bushes?
Ludwig replies Now is not the best time to do so. If possible, wait until the buds have opened and the blooms are fading. Water them very sparingly from now on, if at all. At the time of transplanting, water the soil the night before so that it is soft. Cut back the faded flowering stems halfway. Dig up the rose, trying to keep as much of the soil around the root ball as possible. Immediately settle the roses in the pots, water, and keep them in a shady position for a week or so. By then, new hair roots would have been formed and the sap flow will have been restored.
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