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Replanted Box Hedge

becks812hSNb00E3becks812hSNb00E3 Posts: 8
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Very new to gardening but so keen to learn. I was recently gifted 60 variegated box hedge plants. They are 8 years old and came with large root balls and we’re dug out in the morning, replanted in the afternoon. (It was a gift from our site manager from the Show homes when converting offices back.) I have well watered since planting them but they’re looking a bit crispy and dry. I’ve lost two plants (they look completely dead) does anyone have any advice please? 
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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    hi, and welcome to the forum. 
    How long ago did you plant them?
    Can you add a photo? Click on the icon which looks like a postcard of a mountain.
    Devon.
  • becks812hSNb00E3becks812hSNb00E3 Posts: 8
    edited June 2022
    Thank you, they were dug up and replanted on 17 May, I’m just worried they’re not picking up but I could (hopefully) be panicking over nothing.
  • becks812hSNb00E3becks812hSNb00E3 Posts: 8

  • becks812hSNb00E3becks812hSNb00E3 Posts: 8
    They were very close together when they were dug up but spaced out a bit more now. Also healthy in original location, this has happened since I planted them in. Have been watering at roots and not on the leaves 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I think they might just need more watering. They're fairly mature, well established plants, so it's important to ensure that they have enough moisture. A good can ful for each one every couple of days. unless you have persistent rain for several hours.
    Box, in general, needs plenty of water to do well, and they're close to a pavement, with grass on the other side, so that can be quite a dry site  :)

    One thing you may need to watch out for is animal wee. Cats in particular, marking territory. That can be very damaging. 

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • becks812hSNb00E3becks812hSNb00E3 Posts: 8
    I’ve made sure the soil is constantly damp but will keep watering. I’d hate to lose it
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    they're not TOO bad. Patience is needed
    Devon.
  • becks812hSNb00E3becks812hSNb00E3 Posts: 8
    Thanks hostafan1. Any idea how long they will take to start looking healthier?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Several months, but you may see new growth appearing within that time   :)
    Any shrubby plant will take a while to re establish when it's been dug up and moved, especially at this time of year. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • becks812hSNb00E3becks812hSNb00E3 Posts: 8
    Thanks everyone 
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