How big is it? I've moved smaller ones but I'd not try to move a well-grown one (my parents had one about a metre high and at least the same across).
If it's not too big, and you're going to move it I'd do it in a few weeks' time as the soil begins to warm up. Prepare a sunny spot well with plenty of grit to ensure good drainage. Make sure you get a good rootball and water it in well then don't water again unless there's a real dry spell or the leaves begin to droop. More cistus are killed by overwatering than by drought.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks for replies, Dove, It is approx' half a metre high x 1 metre wide. I think it was only planted 2/3 years ago. It is a white one situated at the front of the house and does so much better than my pink ones in the rear garden. I only want to move it because my neighbours get more benefit from it than I do !
I replanted 3 cistus x dansereaui Decumbens only yesterday that I had to temporarily remove in November for garden work. Had been waiting for warmer weather but here in Devon only had a couple of frosts & ground was fine with a few mild days to follow. Used compost with plenty of grit underneath plant & for backfill together with some granular fertilizer mixed in. Also added mycorrhizal fungi on the sides & base of plant to encourage root growth, I always do this then gave a good water & will now leave alone. Also planted a fair size choisya at the same time.
I have about six different Cistus Meomye and they do move without much fuss in my experience. I prefer to do it in autumn and as long as the drainage is right they don't seem to complain. I cut them back quite hard after moving and so far it's always worked. They strike fairly easily from cuttings so I always have a few back ups in case one dies off. They make quite large shrubs after about 2 years. Again sun and very good drainage is the key especially as they get over 2yrs old. Cuttings get a bit more moisture in a nursery bed for the first year and this seems to suit them. Cuttings are best taken as softwood/semi hardwood cuttings in late spring and summer.
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How big is it? I've moved smaller ones but I'd not try to move a well-grown one (my parents had one about a metre high and at least the same across).
If it's not too big, and you're going to move it I'd do it in a few weeks' time as the soil begins to warm up. Prepare a sunny spot well with plenty of grit to ensure good drainage. Make sure you get a good rootball and water it in well then don't water again unless there's a real dry spell or the leaves begin to droop. More cistus are killed by overwatering than by drought.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
They have a reputation of not moving well, although I have no personal experience.
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Thanks for replies, Dove, It is approx' half a metre high x 1 metre wide. I think it was only planted 2/3 years ago. It is a white one situated at the front of the house and does so much better than my pink ones in the rear garden. I only want to move it because my neighbours get more benefit from it than I do !
I replanted 3 cistus x dansereaui Decumbens only yesterday that I had to temporarily remove in November for garden work. Had been waiting for warmer weather but here in Devon only had a couple of frosts & ground was fine with a few mild days to follow. Used compost with plenty of grit underneath plant & for backfill together with some granular fertilizer mixed in. Also added mycorrhizal fungi on the sides & base of plant to encourage root growth, I always do this then gave a good water & will now leave alone. Also planted a fair size choisya at the same time.
I have about six different Cistus Meomye and they do move without much fuss in my experience. I prefer to do it in autumn and as long as the drainage is right they don't seem to complain. I cut them back quite hard after moving and so far it's always worked. They strike fairly easily from cuttings so I always have a few back ups in case one dies off. They make quite large shrubs after about 2 years. Again sun and very good drainage is the key especially as they get over 2yrs old. Cuttings get a bit more moisture in a nursery bed for the first year and this seems to suit them. Cuttings are best taken as softwood/semi hardwood cuttings in late spring and summer.
ahhh Verdun if you want one you know you will "find" room !