Asked on Aug 14, 2015
Transplanting perinals
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Denise M
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We are re-planting our lawn so I would like to move some existing ornamental grass, daylillies, Easter lillies, iris and few other such perinals. I usually do all of my transplanting in the spring. I am very much a poke and pray gardener, poke it in, pray it lives...LOL. Are there any negatives to moving everything early this fall?
7 answers
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Fall is is a great time to transplant perennials and hardy bulbs. Just make sure you water in well, and that you have enough time for them to settle in before hard freeze. They will have a head start on next spring! Mulch if you have hard winters without snow.
Cathy Burbank
on Aug 14, 2015
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It is ok to transplant in the fall. Fall can be hot as well do it would be best to transplant in early am to lessen the stree on the plants. Water well
Janet Pizaro
on Aug 15, 2015
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A garden center told me that fall is better than spring for many perennials since they become acclimated during their dormant stage (winter). That said, determine the zone you live in, then check on line for the ideal "window" of time for transplanting. Example: I live in Zone 7 and want to transplant a few Huecheras (Coral Bells). The ideal time to do that is mid-late September.
Eloise
on Aug 15, 2015
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I agree fall is the best time but make sure you get thru the hot weather. Daylilies and grasses won't be bothered with the heat, but make sure you water them in good.
MaryAnn B
on Aug 15, 2015
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The rule of thumb is, any perennial planted after July needs to be covered for the first winter and put away well watered. Good luck.
Cindy Gibbs
on Aug 16, 2015
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I do it both times of the year & they turn out fine
Dawn
on Aug 16, 2015
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I usually transplant in the Fall as well. But I wait until the weather cools down to highs in the 70's, to help stave off any possibility of stress or shock to the plants.
Roberta Stewart-Fite
on Aug 22, 2015
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