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Butterfly bush

mickward · 2013-11-09 14:47:34

Hi I have a butterfly bush I would like to move to a nice sunny part of the garden, can someone please advise best time of year to move it thanks Mick

09-11-2013 3:47pm

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mickward

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Hi
I have a butterfly bush I would like to move to a nice sunny part of the garden, can someone please advise best time of year to move it

thanks
Mick

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#2 09-11-2013 8:23pm

looksee

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You could move it now, cut it hard back and transplant, they are very hardy.

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#3 10-11-2013 8:40pm

Novaman

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Yes Mick, I would agree with Looksee, you could move it now before the soil gets too cold :eek:

NM

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#4 11-11-2013 3:51pm

The Garden Shop

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Hello Mickward

If you havn't already moved your butterfly bush then maybe i could suggest one thing:
When transplanting larger plants it can be a good idea to be it over 2 phases:

1st dig a trench around the plant you want to move - revealing it's roots & loosening the plant
2nd Leave for a few weeks to allow young roots recover while still in position before lifting and relocating

Note: have the new planting hole dug and ready before lifting, and be sure to do all this work during the dormant season and on dull or overcast days

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