On Sun, 7 Mar 2004 08:28:30 -0500, "LFR" wrote:

As I was reading through some of the posts, I was reminded of a problem I
have with a rose bush. It was here when I bought the house. It is planted
near my front "porch" (read: concrete slab entry way). It currently has a
"ton" of buds and they are beautiful when they open but they drop soon
after. That part of the yard gets no sun (facing north). Should I move the
plant to a sunnier area? It is my intention to move it but I thought I
would pose the question to those of you who are more knowledgable. Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

BTW, I'm in Virginia, zone 8 I think.

TIA.

Lynn


If the plant blooms and appears healthy, why move it? Most roses
prefer full sun, but there are part-shade varieties. Can you identify
the rose? Most roses have a deep root system but can be most
successfully moved in early spring. Prepare the hole with compost,
leaf mold, and a small amount of cow manure. Be careful to keep the
crown at the same soil level. Prune it back at least one-half. Water
immediately, then water well again the following day.