Moving Phlox

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    Is it possible to move phlox now if Im careful. It is in flower but I really want to put a rose in where it is as want the rose to get a good start for next year. Im assuming with the Phlox I need to dig it quite deep and re plant immediately with a good soaking if its ok to move it or should I just slap my hand and LEAVE IT ALONE till spring and learn some patience leaving the rose in a pot for now. Its a climbing rose.
     
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    Good morning @cindy well I am not sure about the phlox but leave the Rose until September/October it will get a start for next year,What climbing Rose is it please and how old is it,one of our more knowledgeable friends will be along shortly (I only know about our beloved Roses);) then I will have a better idea on what to advise you on pruning etc :smile:
     
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    Hello wiseowl. Of course I didn't keep the label. Lesson learnt. I think looking at my search history it is INDIGOLETTA and is a climbing violet colour. I got it in BQ for £7 and it had obviously been cut right back and Ive no idea how old it is but the pic I took this morning is how it is now.

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    Cindy do as I say and not as do!!! :noidea::)

    I would move that phlox but it is a high risk strategy at this time of year esp in flower ...you won’t kill it but you will lose this summer’s flowers.....so be sensible and wait just a few weeks more and then plant your rose and move your phlox.:)
     
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      Good afternoon @cindy my friend you could plant it now if you want to, just make sure it has something to climb up,its a lovely Rose:smile:



      Mauve or mauve blend Large-Flowered Climber.
      Exhibition name: Indigoletta
      Bred by G.L.M. Van de Laak (Netherlands, 1981).
      Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber.
      Mauve. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.
      Climbing.
      Height of 8' 2" to 9' 10" (250 to 300 cm).

      'Azubis' is the breeder-registered name and the synonym 'Indigoletta' is not approved by the breeder.
       
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