knockout roses

[errol]

A neighbor lady gave me 2 knockout roses if I would dig them up. They are 4 years old and very healthy and of course at this time of year are blooming. I dug them up this morning, and before hand I had the holes dug with compost and some composted manure I put in the bottom of the holes and covered with some soil. Then I planted the roses and watered really well. I know this isn't the time of year to be moving roses I would guess, but she wanted them gone , so I had to move them now.
has anyone any other suggestions and advised of what I would need to do other rhen keep well watered until (and if) they get established ? I so hope they make it for they are huge and very beautiful roses.
Thanks for any help
Errol

 

[Kya D]

I can't help ya with what to do with the roses other than take off the blossoms and water them.
But how lucky for you to get such a gift.

 

[Gloria]

I've moved and planted roses all during the summer and as long as I kept them watered well, had no problems. Good luck with yours.

 

[RonsGarden]

Use some epsom salt to help keep the roots hydrated!
A tablespoon to a gallon of water is about right!
You might like to reduce the amount of foliage by one third so the root system can recover!!

 

[errol]

thanks so much for all the help and advised! Don't know what I would do if not for all you guys on this forum. Ron, I did all that you advised, and the bushes sure looked better after cutting them back. I had epsom salt on hand since I use it on my tomato plants. Kya D and Gloria, I will be sure and take your suggestion on watering. thank you very much.

 

[errol]

thought I would give an update on the 2 knockout roses..One has a lot of new growth and getting more green leaves...the other may be a toss up!! the 2nd still has green stems and has life in the stems, but no leaves nor I seen any new growth. thinking maybe I should cut the 2nd bush way back so more growth will go to the roots or should I just leave it along for now? I keep them watered once a week deep ..have them mulched about 3 " deep.
any suggestions on the 2nd bush? Ron, you were a great help before as was everyone else..
thanks

 

[Crabbergirl]

That's great Errol. I love the Knockout Roses. They just seem to keep blooming all summer. So beautiful.

 

[errol]

Thanks Crabbergirl, now I'm just keeping my fingers crossed on thr second rose bush. It still has green stems, some are brown, so thinking about cutting it back quiet alot.

 

[errol]

another update on the 2 knockout roses..one is doing great, has buds that will be open in a couple of days., the 2nd bush, I finally cut back almost to the ground, about 14 inches from the ground to be exact. it still has strong looking green stalks, but a couple stalks is black looking, so still hoping.
thanks

 

[RonsGarden]

That's pretty good news!
One out of two are pretty good odds!
Hopefully the second one will settle in and put out new foliage!
All you can do is wait.

 

[errol]

Ron, its kinda like watching over a sick family member!! lol
I really hate to lose a plant, or see one not doing well
thanks
Errol

 

[RonsGarden]

I know Errol!
It can be heart breaking!

 

[Nancy Bragg]

i have a rose with a bunch of like seed balls on it , am i to cut them off or what !!!! dont know what kind it is , its kinda pink salmon color and the blooms bust wide open .

 

[errol]

Nancy, I really dont know alot about roses, but I am sure someone will be able to help you. A lot of people on here will know just what to do.
Errol

 

[RonsGarden]

Hey Nancy!
These 'balls' are called rose hips!
I just snip them off since they us up energy for the formation of seeds!

 

[Nancy Bragg]

thanks so much Ron , i thought that might be the case , but wanted to make sure .