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Transplanting hydrangeas to another place in the fall is considered a responsible event. Therefore, without first studying the nuances of the procedure, you should not start it. The difficulty lies in the fact that adult bushes do not always tolerate transplanting well. Even if up to this point they developed perfectly and seemed absolutely healthy and unpretentious. Gardeners recommend replanting relatively young plants as they are easier to adapt to change. However, strict adherence to the transplant rules will allow you to easily change the place of growth, even with respect to an adult perennial.
Hydrangea is very effective with the right choice of a place for planting.
Is it possible to transplant hydrangea in the fall
Experienced gardeners recommend to schedule a transplant in the fall. Hydrangea should not be disturbed during the flowering period. At this time, the plant is very vulnerable, any mistake can lead to its death. In the spring, the process of preparing the bush for flowering begins, so it is better to transplant the flower in late spring or early autumn.
It is necessary to transfer a perennial in spring before budding begins, but in early spring the ground may be poorly thawed. Therefore, the autumn procedure is preferable. The flowering of the bush ends at the end of summer, it will be easier for him to adapt to a new place. It is recommended to replant the hydrangea in September. In summer, it is better not to touch the flower. He will drop the buds and inflorescences, and next season he will completely refuse to please the owner with his splendor.
Why you need to transplant hydrangea
The plant grows annually, it is a natural biological process. After a few years, the bush begins to experience a lack of food and light. As a result, the flowers become smaller, the hydrangea takes on a faded appearance. This usually happens after 5-10 years, depending on the plant variety. He needs a transplant. Sometimes there are other reasons unrelated to the development of the bush. For example, you need to make room for other purposes, or the hydrangea did not fit into the intended composition.
You always want to preserve such beauty on the site, so you need to transplant the plant on time
Timing of transplanting hydrangea in autumn
Autumn was chosen by gardeners as the best time for the procedure. It is recommended to replant the hydrangea in October to give the bush time to take root. In addition, he will not have time to grow new shoots that freeze at the first frost. The timing is slightly different by region. In the Middle Lane, the optimal time is late August or early September, in the south - mid-October. The easiest way is to focus on the timing of the initial planting of the plant.
Where winter comes early and suddenly, you shouldn't risk it. It is better to postpone the procedure to spring time, especially for certain species. For example, transplanting a large-leaved hydrangea in the fall is not recommended.
How to transplant a hydrangea to another place in the fall
The most important conditions are the preliminary preparation of the plant and a new place for it. At the same time, it is important to choose the right place. Hydrangea is not very happy about frequent transplants, so the bush should grow in one place for at least 5 years.During this time, it will definitely grow. If it is planned to plant several plants, then the distance between them should be carefully determined so that in the future they do not interfere with each other.
All points for transplanting a bush must be done carefully.
Selection and preparation of the landing site
Several factors play a role for the plant:
- A place. Hydrangeas need to receive direct sunlight before lunch, and then be in the shade. Depriving a plant of light all day means reducing the abundance of flowering. This is especially true of paniculate hydrangea, large-leaved withstand partial shade well. The bush still requires reliable protection from drafts or direct wind. The best solution would be to plant a plant near a fence or fence, in the background of a composition or an alpine slide. You should not place bushes close to garden paths, you should maintain a distance of at least 1 m.
- The soil. If there is loam on the site, that's good. It is even better when the soil reaction is acidic or neutral. It is not recommended to plant hydrangea in black soil, limestone or dung-humus soil. Such soil needs to be acidified using natural components - shavings, bark, leaf humus. They are brought in during digging.
With a slightly alkaline reaction, the buds become pink in color. If sour, they turn blue. A neutral reaction stimulates the appearance of white or creamy buds.
Having fulfilled these simple conditions, you can be sure of the correct choice of a place on the site for your favorite hydrangea.
Preparing hydrangea for transplant
Before starting the procedure, the plant must be prepared. This will make it easier for him to transfer the whole process. An annular hole should be dug in advance at a distance of 35-40 cm from the trunk. The width and depth of the furrow is 25 cm, the easiest way is to measure the values with a shovel bayonet. Fill the trench with matured compost and moisten it periodically. When the perennial plant puts lateral roots into the compost, you can start transplanting:
- Tie the branches with a rope so that they do not interfere with the procedure.
- Dig in the bush along the outer edge of the annular groove.
- Gently remove from the ground along with new roots, taking care not to damage them.
If it is decided to transplant a treelike hydrangea in the fall, then you must first remove all faded inflorescences from it.
The grower needs to balance the parts of the plant so that the rooting process is quick.
While the process of root growth is taking place, you can prepare a planting pit. Gardeners recommend doing this 2 weeks before the start of the transplant.
Hydrangea transplant rules in the fall
First of all, you need to prepare the landing pit. It should be in the form of a cube with sides of 50 cm. When transplanting several bushes, the distance between them should be at least 1 m. A day before the event, shed a hole with water and wait until the moisture is completely absorbed. Then pour the soil for hydrangeas on the bottom with a layer of 20 cm thick.Its composition includes certain components taken in equal parts:
- leafy land;
- coniferous earth;
- horse peat;
- sand;
- humus.
Mix the entire composition, lay a layer on the bottom of the planting pit. Add potassium sulfate and superphosphate to the prepared mixture (1 tbsp each). Ash, dolomite flour or lime must not be added. They will deacidify the soil, but this is not necessary for the hydrangea.
Preparing the pit should be done in advance.
Install the bush, being careful not to damage the clod of earth. Add the required amount of soil from the top and sides. Do not bury the root collar; it should remain at ground level.
After the end of the work, it is good to water the hydrangea and mulch with sawdust or bark of conifers with a layer of at least 5 cm.
Shade the plant a little for 2 weeks. Spunbond, gauze frame will do.
To make the process clearer, you should watch the video:
In order for the transplanted hydrangea bush to grow well, you need to cut off all the inflorescences next spring.
How to feed hydrangea in the fall after transplant
After transplanting, the plant will need a complex of potassium and phosphorus. Nitrogen fertilization is not needed in the fall. You can purchase a special fertilizer for hydrangeas and apply it according to the instructions. The second option is to feed the bush with superphosphate mixed with potassium sulfate. Additionally, treat the perennial with Bordeaux mixture (1%) to protect against pests and diseases.
Care after landing
In order for the hydrangea to take root and develop well, at first it is necessary to carefully monitor the moisture content of the soil. Watering is needed regularly, in the first 2 weeks you can add growth and root formation stimulants (Epin, Heteroauxin) to the water. In this case, it is important not to allow overflow. Regular loosening of the soil will help to maintain the required degree of moisture.
Top dressing is carried out once a week after planting in a new place. A potassium-phosphorus complex is required, it is best to take a ready-made mineral fertilizer for hydrangeas.
The plant does not need pruning if it was shortened correctly during transplanting.
If you transplanted a panicle hydrangea in the fall, then you need to prepare the bush for wintering. To do this, in the southern regions, it is enough to remove all the leaves and huddle the trunk. For colder regions, additional shelter will be needed so that the bush can calmly endure frosts. Cover a small plant with peat, then cover with a foil. Tie a higher bush, tilt it to the ground, tie it to boards that are laid on the ground. Throw sawdust or spruce branches over the hydrangea, lay lutrasil or spunbond on top.
A well-designed shelter will allow the plant to survive even severe frosts.
Conclusion
Transplanting hydrangeas to another place in the fall can take place without much cost from the gardener. It is important to follow the recommendations of specialists, as well as to use the advice of experienced amateur gardeners of this type of plants.
