Transplanting Clematis and Dublin Bay Climbing roses

Yorky · Hawthorn Tree Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 81

Hello all, I want to transplant the above-mentioned as I am extending a driveway into this part of the garden. Can they be transplanted at any time of year and what is the procedure to ensure success? They were planted last summer. Thanks in advance.

BlackBird · Silver Birch Tree Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 165

Late autumn or winter is the safest time to move an established rose and the clematis.
But yours are quite young so you may have some success. Cut them back before moving and dig as wide as possible around them when transplanting. Keep the transplants well watered after the move.

verge · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 11:12 am Post subject:

This post on transplanting has lots of tips which are suitable for use on your rose and clematis http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about773.html

Also possibly consider running your driveways tarmac, brick or whatever surface up to within 1ft or so of the the plants. Leaving them their own island to grow within

GPI · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 11:59 am Post subject:

Yorky, another article that you should read here, before you make the move....... http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=488