Hydrangea
 

I have quite a large one in a pot outside. It is still flowering.

I would like to put it in the garden.

When is the best time to move it?

Hydrangea
 

On 26/10/2014 08:12, Judith in England wrote:


I have quite a large one in a pot outside. It is still flowering.

I would like to put it in the garden.

When is the best time to move it?

Assuming it is deciduous, the best time is when it has lost its leaves
and is dormant - probably late January or early February. But if it has
been in its pot for years, you can move it now. Just remember to water
it well, especially if we have a dry spell, both before and after moving.

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Jeff

Hydrangea
 

On 26/10/2014 08:30, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 26/10/2014 08:12, Judith in England wrote:


I have quite a large one in a pot outside. It is still flowering.

I would like to put it in the garden.

When is the best time to move it?

Assuming it is deciduous, the best time is when it has lost its leaves
and is dormant - probably late January or early February. But if it has
been in its pot for years, you can move it now. Just remember to water
it well, especially if we have a dry spell, both before and after moving.

What's a dry spell?
If it was in this area I would be more worried about it getting
waterlogged after planting.
I wouldn't worry about watering till the spring and then only if it's
dry for a time.
But do remember to either break up the root ball to let the roots roam
or slice them to encourage them to grow out with fresh roots.
David @ a dank side of Swansea Bay

Hydrangea
 

On Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:12:26 +0000, Judith in England
wrote:



I have quite a large one in a pot outside. It is still flowering.

I would like to put it in the garden.

When is the best time to move it?

I had one in a chimney pot that was blocking the door so it had to be
moved. It was too big to move with the pot so we tipped the whole lot
over onto the ground. We dragged it to a better place and planted it.
It took three years to recover.

Steve

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