Columbines like to sow themselves without being asked. In not uncommon cases, it then grows exactly where it doesn't fit. But there are also other reasons that can make a transplant campaign worthwhile. What are they and what should be considered when transplanting?

If the columbine is not satisfied with its location, it makes sense to transplant it

Why it can make sense to transplant a columbine

Usually there are the following reasons why a columbine should be transplanted:

  • too strong competitors at the location (e.g. shrubs that cover the columbine)
  • Soil tends to waterlogging
  • too shady or too sunny location
  • too many columbines at the site
  • for dividing the perennial
  • Children or pets have access to the poisonous columbine

The best time: in the spring

Spring is the best time to transplant. Before the columbine sprouts freshly, it tolerates transplanting with bravura. But it is extremely robust. It can also be implemented after the flowering period.

Some gardeners even report having successfully transplanted their columbines before flowering. That can also work… But one thing is important: Never transplant on hot days. It should rather be cool and humid.

Transplant where?

The chosen location should be sunny to semi-shady. If necessary, a shady place can also be considered. Here it decides whether only the survival of the columbine is important to you or whether a rich bloom is the priority.

How to proceed!

  • Dig and loosen the planting hole - twice the size of the root ball
  • Add compost
  • put on gardening gloves
  • Dig the columbine deep with a digging fork (long root nodules when old) and divide if necessary
  • plant in the prepared hole in the ground
  • cover with humus soil and water

Crucial: the care afterwards

After planting, you should check your columbine daily or every 2 days (if possible) for the next 2 weeks. Transplanting stresses these plants and makes them more susceptible to diseases and pests. The top priority is: Water extensively if there is no rain. This is essential for growth.

tips and tricks

If you hope that by transplanting the columbine will disappear completely from its old location, you will sometimes be surprised to find that it has already seeded itself before transplanting…

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