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tony williams2
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I have to move a HD rose and the only place I have is where another rose was sited, it was removed about 18 months ago. If I replaced the soil in the site would it be safe to plant the new one ? Thanks Taffy.
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In short, use a cardboard box as explained in the section ‘Specific Rose Replant Disease/Rose Replant Disorder’ here, with diagram and text below from the same link: https://www.classicroses.co.uk/blog/post/how-to-plant-roses
“If you are looking to replace an old rose with a new one then it is advisable to allow the ground a period of at least six years before planting any new roses or alternatively replace a significant amount of soil from where the original rose had been growing. However, a simpler and more effective solution is to dig a hole large enough to contain a good-sized bio-degradable cardboard box. Place the cardboard box into the hole and plant your rose within the box to the correct planting depth, filling it with entirely NEW soil or compost. By the time the bio-degradable box begins to break down the surrounding soil will have been given sufficient time to rest and the effects of rose replant sickness will be avoided.”
For a more detailed explanation: https://youtu.be/hnGfApEXRdQ