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Transplant a Butterfly Bush
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Posted by kanders z4 SD (My Page) on Wed, Sep 28, 05 at 12:29
I have a butterfly bush that I started from seed 3 years ago... this summer it is beautiful with lots of blooms and it is really starting to look more like a "bush" - but I do not like where it is currently planted... What is the best way to move it and when?
Thanks to anyone who can help
Kanders |
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RE: Transplant a Butterfly Bush
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| I moved 3 large butterfly bushes this spring, 5 feet tall, well established. It took a lot of digging, but I just plopped them in another hole and then babied them all summer, making sure they were well watered and fertilized. I did this in the early spring before they began to leaf out, they responded quite well especially considering their size. They are pretty tough. A smaller one shouldnt be too much trouble. One did not do quite as well as the others,A little detective work revealed it was getting some shade from a neighbors tree. They really do like as much sun as possible. |
RE: Transplant a Butterfly Bush
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| I just moved one today. Won't know until the spring if it survived. It was a relatively small one that was a voluntary seedling. |
RE: Transplant a Butterfly Bush
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| I have several large butterfly bushes that i'm looking to give to a friend this weekend. Should I wait until spring or is now a fine time to make the transplant happen? |
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