"Meg" wrote in message
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Hi All,
My hybrid tea rose doesn't appear to be getting enough
sunlight. I have a
better location I can move it to, but I was wondering if
its ok to do that
now in zone 6, or if I should wait till fall.
-Margaret

I tend to go by more what the current weather
is like than by my zone. I'm in zone 8 (near
San Antonio TX) but with the cooler temps we had
this spring, I'd have been willing to transplant
well into May. In previous years when temps
hit high 90s in February, I wouldn't transplant
any later than early March! If that makes sense ...

If you do it, take as much of the root ball
as you can manage (protects the roots),
keep it watered well until you see new growth.
If you can get hold of some seaweed, use it;
I use that whenever I plant or transplant. It's
a great natural root stimulator and a general
"tonic" for roses.

Also, depending on how radical the transition
is from shade to full sun, if you're worried about
the rose being stressed out that way, give it
some temporary shade, like a small trellis or
shade block fabric, something to give it a
chance to adjust to new conditions. But I think
watering is the key.

Good luck - Gail