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| Hello,
In order to get my tall summer phlox out of the way of some eager daylilies, and to fill a gap in another flower bed, I dug up and moved a clump of tall phlox. Well, stem by stem, the phlox seems to be conking out. I realize I might have done a lousy job of replanting it. We've finally had lots of rain so I don't think it's a watering issue. Any advice? Can I do anything to salvage it? I was trying to save money by moving an existing plant. Thanks! |
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- Posted by duluthinbloomz4 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 8, 09 at 12:30
| Been my experience that established tall garden phlox shock easily when transplanted. Also been my experience that all of a sudden they settle in and perk up. If the weather does dry out, keep them watered. They're pretty hardy and you shouldn't loose them - especially since you transplanted them in a clump rather than trying to separate the individual stems. |
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- Posted by garystpaul z4 MN (My Page) on Tue, Jun 9, 09 at 8:40
| I don't know if this is the best practice—I'd be interested in knowing what others do—but when moving perennials like phlox, especially at this time of year, I cut the plant down to about 4". Once it's established its root system it'll begin to grow again. GaryStPaul |
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- Posted by heleninramsey 4 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 9, 09 at 9:17
| I agree with the transplant shock theory. I have had phlox do the same. GaryStPaul...I sometimes cut perennials back when I transplant as well, it depends on the plant, but at this time of year when there is plenty of growing season left, I think that you get stronger healthier growth from doing so. My two cents...Helen |
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