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Moving shrubs

DyersEndDyersEnd Posts: 730
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I know I should leave it until later but I want to move them to the back of the bed as soon as possible.

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 The one on the left (weigelia, I've probably misspelled this) is just beginning to flower and the one on the right (philadelphus of some sort) won't be long.  Can I move them after they've flowered and if so, should I cut them right back first?

Thanks in advance

Teresa

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  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    It should be done in autumn or winter really, but if you have to move them, do so after flowering, cutting out the flowered stems and reducing the rest by half. Water them very well before moving them taking as large a rootballl as you can and keep them well watered during the summer until they start new growth. When new growth is fairly consistent, feed them with FBB. Mulch them as heavily as you can after moving them with FYM or home made compost. They'll need tlc, but they should make it.

  • DyersEndDyersEnd Posts: 730

    Thank you for the advice Dave, I think I'll risk it.  I know I should leave it until the Autumn but I have plans for the space which will become available.

    This is my 3rd summer in this garden and I've spent so much time clearing and weeding that I'm longing to indulge myself at the GC image

  • Louise BLouise B Posts: 81
    Good luck. I've always tried moving shrubs on a whim and 90% of the time they die over winter so make sure there is nothing you'll be sad to lose.
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    That was my thought Louise. Don't move them if you love them. If you don't love them get rid of themimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • DyersEndDyersEnd Posts: 730

    You know what?  I don't love them - just don't mind them - so I'm leaning towards the radical, full-blooded murder option now.  Also the philadelphus is harbouring soapwort amongst its roots which has been infuriating me for the last 2 years.

    Thank you for helping me make my mind up image

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    Go radical Teresa, I'm having a big dump this year and feeling better for it.

    So I grew it from seed 25 years ago,  it's rare, it's the only shrubby plant in the genus, or any other claim to preservation. If I don't love it, it's going



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Edd image

    I've often moved shrubs at the wrong time of year - usually with no problem - but I also agree with nut. If you don't care for them that much - bin 'em. See it as an opprtunity for something you really want image

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



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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