The need or desire to transplant panicle hydrangeas can have various causes. Be it because the location turned out to be less than optimal, the plant was planted too densely or a construction project or a move is imminent. As a rule, panicle hydrangeas that have not been in one spot for more than five years can be transplanted without any problems.
If possible, transplant your panicle hydrangea in autumn after flowering
The right time for transplanting
The ideal time for transplanting panicle hydrangeas is after flowering from October until the onset of frost. If necessary, early spring is also an option. However, spring is not considered to make much sense for such an action, because the plant has to make much greater efforts than in autumn: after all, it not only has to develop new roots, but also new shoots. When transplanted in autumn, on the other hand, it has enough time to grow vigorously again in its new location.
Transplant - The step-by-step guide
The ultimate goal of any transplant should be to get as many fine roots out of the ground undamaged as possible. Therefore, you can dig a hand-wide trench around the plant in the summer before you actually transplant it, which you then fill up with loose potting soil. This measure promotes the formation of many new fine roots in the ball area. When converting, proceed as follows:
- Carefully dig up the plant.
- Place the spade as low as possible on the roots.
- Now lift the panicle hydrangea out of the hole with the ball of earth.
- Cut back broken roots before replanting.
- Likewise, above-ground parts should be cut back.
- Otherwise the remaining roots cannot adequately supply the rest of the plant.
- It is therefore best to combine transplanting with annual pruning.
- Now the mover is planted at the new location, as are freshly bought young plants.
- The addition of loose potting soil promotes the formation of new roots.
tips and tricks
Panicle hydrangeas transplanted in late fall can be so stressed in very cold winters that they may die. Therefore, as soon as the temperatures get too frosty, it is better to play it safe and provide the plant with winter protection, e.g. B. by covering it with coconut or straw mats. In addition, the root area in particular should be protected with a thick layer of mulch.