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Posted by rosesforme VIC Aust (My Page) on Fri, Dec 9, 05 at 18:40
Hi everyone
I have a query about a Christian Dior rose.
Early this year I transplanted it from a container to the garden.Its about 2 years old.
It is not thriving: just hanging on actually.
Would it be ok to move it again at this time or should I wait ?
I fear that if I wait it will konk out.
I think the spot I have it in is too wet/damp .
Thanks in anticipation
Michelle |
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RE: a quick question
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| Hi Michelle, I move plants and trees anytime of the year if I think they are not in the right spot, and if they are nearly on their last legs I put them into a pot and when they get back to the way they used to be I plant them back into the garden in a different spot. If you think the spot they are in is too wet maybe a pot would be a better idea as you can regulate the watering and put it under cover if it rains. I look at it this way if it lives it lives if it doesn't well it was not meant to be. I think if you take a big enough root ball without disturbing the roots you should not have any problems, Michelle I have dug up trees with big rootballs to find as soon as I have picked them up all the soil has fallen away much to my horror so I just plant it anyway and they have survived. So give it a chance at a second life.....Cheers..MM |
RE: a quick question
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Thanks MM for your quick reply.
I have just come in from the garden and had another look at it.
I had intended to put it in a pot and give it lots of TLC and Im sure it will recover.
I have done this before a number of times and only one still struggles.Thats gone down to the farm where the soil is wonderful.If it doesnt do any good there -there is no hope!That rose has been a problem for 2 years.I wonder why I perservere.
Today is a good day to do it and Ive got everything ready.
I'm sure now I will move later when DH gets back(sore arms) and I cant lift a teacup!
Thanks MM I think I just needed a push!
cheers
Michelle |
RE: a quick question:Christian Dior+ pic
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Well I have good news Christian Dior has recovered beautifully!
It is as tall as me and has 5 beautiful blooms.
Lucky I moved it when I did or I would have lost it.
Thanks MM for your advice: it served me well!
cheers
Michelle |
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RE: a quick question
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Hi Michelle...Well done ....Thats wonderful news I am happy for you.
From the Gardener that only knows a little about a lot of things.
Cheers...MM. |
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