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Hibiscus
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Hi I planted a white hibiscus in the spring and its now flowering lovely. Unfortunately it needs to be moved (I wouldn't move whilst its flowering) but reading up apparently moving them means they don't survive?
Just wondered if anyone has successfully moved one and if so when...
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Many thanks Verdun
Just moved my 5 feet Hibiscus Syriacus (which has never flowered yet) into the ground.
Now is a good time to plant out deciduous shrubs and trees as most are losing their leaves anyway.
As its now late February is it a good time to move my hibiscus plant.It doesn't have any leaves and it hasn't really flowered much since I have had it which is some years.It is about 5ft high and is against a south facing fence. Any suggestions where a good position would be.
Would appreciate any help
Yes Sandra f, now is a good time to move shrubs. It sounds to be in an ideal position though. Any south or west facing position is good for Hibiscus, they like a moist but well drained soil with plenty of sun although they do like some shelter, especially from wind. I'd take the opportunity to give it a light thin out and a light trim as well. Add some root grow when re planting and some bonemeal. Give it a good water and a mulch to settle it down as well. They can be temperamental so I'd wait for a milder week before moving it.
Good advice already given. My best one grows against the garage wall in front of three different clematis.
I saved some wonderful fat seed pods from my Bluebird last year - any advice on sowing? I wonder if they need the frost treatment? I usually just plant seeds I collect and see what happens but anyone with experience could advise me?
Thanks philippa - I'll have a go. Incidentally the ornithogalum planted outside in France last autumn have grown enormous in both locations I was trying them. in....now hoping for flowers this year!