Moving Ostrich Ferns

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Dicentra Philadelphia, PA(Zone 6b) Jul 24, 2001

Does anyone know if Ostrich Ferns can be moved successfully when they go dormant in the Fall? Or, is it better to wait until Spring to dig them up and transplant? Any info about transplanting them would be helpful....Thanks :)
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Dan_D La Porte, IN(Zone 5A) Jul 24, 2001

Hi, I've moved them at different times during the growing season, but mostly in the spring. I don't think I've ever lost one. They are very hardy and can take quite a lot. If you wait too long in the fall, they may not have a chance to settle in before it freezes. I'd wait for a cool spell in the near future and then plant them where you want.

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 24, 2001

I had someone send me some last month. They cut back all the fronds for mailing. I watered them, and they are growing like gangbusters!

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AJC Jul 24, 2001

you can move this one when ever you like, just give the new plants a good soaking when you pot them or replant them, and off they go.

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JanetR Ottawa, ON(Zone 4a) Jul 25, 2001

The only problem with moving ostrich ferns now is that they are sending out underground runners to start new plants and you risk damaging them. I was transplanting near an ostrich fern today and ran into one that hadn't surfaced yet. *sigh* I hope I didn't damage it too badly. A couple of others have already broken ground.

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