On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:55:34 -0400, in rec.gardens.roses you wrote:

Hi folks--

I have a small rose bush, probably one of the shrub varities (I don't
remember what exact name now), that is planted in the wrong spot--it's too
shady, and the rose only blooms in the early Spring. However, I do recall
it is a variety that blooms throughout the season. It's not much larger
than when it first planted it 3 years ago or so. I'd like to move it to a
spot near my front door where it would get a lot of direct sun.

Should I move it now, or wait till the fall? It sure would be nice to see
it bloom some before the end of the season.

Thanks in advance,


Jean in SE VA--between Zones 7 and 8

Oh, I'd wait until December or January. Let it go completely dormant.
You want to pick a time after the first few frosts but before the
ground freezes solid.