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sunshinecld Watson, IL May 30, 2009

So, I just planted knockout roses a few days ago and they are looking droopy and wilty. I put some Miracle Gro on them thinking maybe it would help perk them up and it did a little but still droopy. Do I need to maybe cut them a little so they are not drooping on the ground? I don't want them to die! Any suggestions?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) May 30, 2009

I would not recommend fertilizing things that are newly planted, let them get established first. Transplant shock is normal for newly planted plants, particularly if they're in the sun and/or you've had some warm weather. The key thing is to make sure you're watering properly, and hang in there for a bit...once they get their roots going they should be OK and stop wilting all the time. I haven't planted very many roses, but with all my other plants the only time I've cut things back when planting is if it's something that I dug up from somewhere else in the garden and didn't get its whole rootball--anything that's come from the nursery in a pot I typically leave alone.

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May 30, 2009

If your Knockouts are wilty, you might try giving them a little artificial shade for a week. Make sure the soil is moist, not soppy wet, and either put a shade cloth tent or an old umbrella over the plant to give them relief from the sun. Knockouts are very strong and resilient, and will do well for you--just be patient and give them time to adjust to their new environment. I"d hold off on the fertilizer until after the first bloom cycle.

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gcorrier Lenoir City, TN May 30, 2009

How did you prepare hole to plant in? I'm with Ecrane on this sounds like shock and or water situation. Either not enough water or too much. Check soil about 2 inches down. If moist ok if soggy too much. Try misting with a spray bottle in the heat of the day to cool the plants with out drowning. Only water when needed and water deeply.

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