25-03-2004, 06:42 PM
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Bee Balm Seedlings
From: (Fleemo)
Date: Thu, Mar 25, 2004 12:41 PM
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Ahh, so they *are* Monarda. I'll have to examine them closely. I
didn't notice them all being attached to a central root system.
The original plants got to be between three and four feet tall.
Seemed to do pretty well in the spot, except some were droopy, falling
over if I remember correctly.
If I moved them, how would I approach the transplanting? Try and move
the entire clump, or take individual seedlings and transplant them?
Thanks for the input.
-F
The new plants (and I believe it's been established that they're new plants
from the original root system, and not seedlings) will be loosely attached to
the old root system, and can be teased apart and taken out of the soil to
replant elsewhere. If you want to leave most of the original clump intact,
loosen the soil around the outer areas and gently pull out the new plantlets,
using a thin trowel or your fingers. You'll see individual root stocks and
rootlets on each plantlet. If the original clump and surrounding area now has a
dense root system (very likely), which is what mine is like, it may be easier
to use a spading fork or sturdy hand trowel and dig up a several clumps of
plantlets at a time for planting out in small groups elsewhere.
These are very very tough plants and take to dividing and transplanting very
well. Be sure to water them in and keep them moist. They don't need full sun,
but they do like at least a half-day of sun. Since you have enough to try in
different places, you'll probably be able to determine where they do best this
year. They should blossom this season, even the new transplants, if you find
the right place for them.
Best,
Tyra
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