Is it too late to transplant a hydrangea plant?

Authorities agree that the BEST TIME to transplant hydrangeas is when they are dormant, i.e. after most of the leaves have fallen off the hydrangeas.Transplant hydrangeas in late October, November to late December,as long as your ground isn't frozen, January and February are fine, too. If you are unsure when to transplant, ask a local nurseryman.





TRANSPLANTING TIPS





When digging hydrangea to transplant, dig up as much of the rootball as possible. It may be VERY heavy, so you might want to get some help with this.





If you transplant while your hydrangeas are dormant (the best time), water them deeply one time. They may need no more water until spring brings warmer weather. If you live in a hot dry climate, regular watering during the summer will be very important for the first and second summer.





The best way to water is deeply. It's better to water well and not water too often. Watering every day can be just as destructive as allowing them to dry out.





If your soil does not drain well, do not allow it to remain soggy around the hydrangeas. This is especially true for Oakleaf hydrangeas which will rot in a heart-beat if they stand in soil that is wet.

Is it too late to transplant a hydrangea plant?
you can transplant anything at anytime as long it is in a pot. If it buried in the ground you would need to get as much of the root ball as possible to give it the best chance to re settle in to its new position. mind and add some fertiliser in the new position before planting or blood,fish and bonemeal. This will help give it a really good start and mind and water it in well.



Good luck
Reply:Is it in a pot? If it is, no problem.



If its in the ground, take as big a root ball as you can, water it in well, and it should be Ok.
Reply:most hydrangea's are now coming into flower ... so by digging them up you will loose this years flowers
Reply:http://www.gardenersnet.com/flower/hydra...



It should be fine to transplant it.
Reply:No,Has long has its not any flowers or buds on it
Reply:It should be OK, as long as you use a good planting mixture, and give plenty of water. Prune your Hydrangea back to 2 or 3 good strong buds and be sure to get a large root ball. Hydrangea shouldn't be flowering till mid summer, early autumn, they should be planted in spring anyway, so you shouldn't be too late. Transplant in sun or dappled shade.



Professional Gardner for 30 odd yrs and still going.

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