If you would like to redesign your garden a bit and also implement a perennial in the course of this, you only need to follow our instructions and tips. Then basically nothing can go wrong.
Timing is crucial when transplanting
A question of the right moment
It is important not to transplant perennials at the wrong time. Basically, never plant the beauties
- right before flowering
- at too warm temperatures or
- at frost
around. Ideally, you should do the transplanting in the spring (between the end of March and the beginning of May). Alternatively, late summer or early autumn is also an option. Opt for a damp, cool day if possible.
Transplant perennials in spring
Perennials grow well in spring, so that after transplanting, the roots quickly establish themselves in the soil, which ensures the necessary strength. Due to the stability, the roots can optimally supply the leaves and flowers with water and nutrients during the main growth period.
Transplant perennials in late summer/early fall
When the hot days are over, perennials have their main growing season behind them. They are slowly feeding in, but the roots continue to grow until late autumn. This means that the plants can still develop enough root mass after transplanting until winter dormancy to survive the cool season and, as usual, begin to gradually unfold in early spring.
Attention: If you transplant perennials in November, the plants usually do not have sufficiently functional roots. The result: they dry up and grow poorly.
Transplant perennials - step-by-step instructions
- Thoroughly prepare the bed in which you want to plant the perennials. In concrete terms, this means that you have to improve the soil in a targeted manner. Make sure it is free of roots and weeds. Also don't forget to loosen it up. A mulch or fertilizer can not hurt.
- Free the perennial. To do this, poke a digging fork or spade into the ground around the rootstock and move the device back and forth several times - this will loosen the root ball. Be careful not to injure the heel.
- If necessary, you can divide the perennial.
- Transplant the perennial as soon as possible. It must not remain without soil for too long. You should also be careful when planting so as not to damage the roots.
- Water the transplanted perennials thoroughly - it is best to muddy them.
Note: Make sure to plant your perennials at the right distance from each other.