Taking a start from a transplanted rosebush (Sarasota, Orchid: house, live)

[justjylli]

I just sold the house that I grew up in. Before I left I dug up a rosebush that my mother planted years ago. I didn't have much time and didn't get as many roots as I would have liked. Im afraid it's too late in the year for it to survive outside so I put it in a pot and I have been watering it. It has one green stem on it. Should I try to make a start from that one stem just in case the plant does not make it?

[Chester Burnett]

In my experience roses will not grow here. Maybe someone else has had some luck. Orchids go nuts here but roses not so much.

[bbronston]

I'd call Selby Gardens and ask their advice. It's hard to imagine a better source of information on botanical questions. They are at 811 S. Palm Avenue in Sarasota and the number is 366-5731.

[imagardener]

I have a yard full of roses so yes they will grow here. In fact putting yours in a pot is the best thing possible to help it survive transplanting. It's what I do when moving one because I can put the pot in semi-shade to recover and then when new growth appears it can be moved into a sunnier spot.

It is very risky to take a cutting because so many cuttings fail and by removing it from your potted plant you are harming that plant by removing a source of energy and the plant might die. I'd keep the potted plant and skip the cutting. Cut off deadwood which could harbor/invite boring insects. Do not over-fertilize, once a month add about a cup of very weak Miracle-Gro liquid.

If you can get some new growth before December it will live, just keep it out of cold winds and freezing temps. Don't bring it indoors, a partly sunny/part shady lanai is a good place.

There is also a Sarasota Rose Society that puts a show on every winter. Google it and get advice from very experienced rose gardeners.

[bbronston]

^^^I stand corrected. It turns out there is a better source for botanical questions!

[Nancy in Nokomis]

I am surprised roses grow here - I have never seen them anywhere I go - I need to get out more

[d4g4m]

There is a very large rose garden at the Ringling residence.

[Sunshine Rules]

I too have roses, they were planted by a previous owner. You have to monitor them for things like aphids and fungus.

I've found this site very helpful: Growing Roses In Florida

[beninfl]

I bought my wife these last year:

Amazon.com: 2 Dozen (24) Wooden Roses Colorful Arrangement in Sleeve: Artificial Mixed Flower Arrangements: Posters & Prints

....they still look beautiful on our dining room table. No watering, either!

[bbronston]

If you keep roses on a dining room table and never water them, are they desert roses or dessert roses?