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HELP - Centaurea Montana not too happy

BartonWileywooBartonWileywoo Posts: 1
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I moved one of my Centaurea Montana Amerthyst Dream plants on Friday and its not looking too happy. It’s a plant that self seeded about 5 years ago but was now too big for the spot so I lifted it, split it, and replanted in new locations.  I’ve never moved a Centaurea before so is this transplant shock? Should I leave well alone or cut back?


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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It'll be fine. It'll perk up. They're tough as old boots.
    I'd remove the flowers though.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Mine occasionally get pruned by a passing sheep and it makes no difference at all to their health!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I'd give it a big drink and then stand well back ... I've never been able to kill one yet.  ;)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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