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Moving a buddleia
sfroneman
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I have a standard buddleia in a border that needs to be moved. It’s a relatively young plant, only planted in May. My problem is that 1) I do not have anywhere to move it to, so was considering putting it in a 35litre pot 2) although I know spring is a better time to move it than now, the replacement pittosporum Elizabeth is currently in it’s growing pot from the nursery too.
Do I pot the buddleia now (it’s finished flowering) and plant the replacement pittosporum or wait until spring and keep the pittosporum potted? I believe planting in autumn gives more chance for roots to establish before the spring growing season, hence my query!
Do I pot the buddleia now (it’s finished flowering) and plant the replacement pittosporum or wait until spring and keep the pittosporum potted? I believe planting in autumn gives more chance for roots to establish before the spring growing season, hence my query!
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You can plant anything that's potted at any time of year, unless ground is freezing or waterlogged [ which wouldn't be suitable anyway ] and the reason spring and autumn are ideal is because conditions are moister, so it's easier for plants to establish, especially if you live in a drier area.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...