When to transplant or move hydrangea?
The hydrangea is one of the most popular garden plants in our country and, of course, its abundant blooms are an important reason for this. A hydrangea that does well in the garden can also grow considerably and if you don’t want to prune much, it may be necessary to transplant or move a large hydrangea. This is possible but you have to follow some rules.
Moving hydrangeas in the spring
The best time to move a hydrangea is in March or April. During this time, the plant’s root system is not yet very active. This is important because the hydrangea has a sensitive root system that will definitely be damaged when transplanted. If you are going to move the hydrangea in March or April, try to do as little damage to the roots as possible. The plant still has time to recover in the coming months. In some cases it is wise to prune the plant as well, so that there is a better balance between the amount of roots and branches.
Pruning is done, for example, with the Hydrangea Annabelle. This is the most common in gardens in the Netherlands. The Annabelle hydrangea can be recognized by its large white ball-shaped flowers. The Oakleaf Hydrangea also has white flowers, but the leaf looks more like an oak leaf. This more rare plant can also be recognized by the beautiful autumn colors of the leaves. The oakleaf hydrangea should not be pruned after it is moved.
