Transplanting established coneflowers

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HudsonValley Cornwall On Hudson, NY Jun 21, 2008

I have well-established coneflowers that are beginning to obstruct pathways and sidewalks. I would love to move them to "safer" locations because of pedestrian traffic and because they are just getting over-crowded. How and when do I do this? Thanks. Kathy

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tommyr2006 Poughkeepsie, NY(Zone 6a) Jun 21, 2008

Spring or fall. Just dig up and replant elsewhere. Water in well. Enjoy the flowers for now though!

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KaylyRed Watertown, WI(Zone 5a) Jun 21, 2008

You might learn from my mistake--avoid moving them in the summer. I tried digging a single plant that was extremely crowded. It had one bud at the time, which I removed before relocating the plant. The plant didn't like it at all and went into a severe sulk. I cut it back, keeping just a few wilted leaves, and only now does it seem to be perking back up.

So, yep--spring or fall. I would move them when they're small or after you've cut them back and given them some time to rejuvenate. Don't move them when it's hot or when they're blooming.

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pennefeather McLean, VA(Zone 6b) Jun 21, 2008

HudsonValley,

I just went through this yesterday! I did it now because they were being damaged since it is the walkway to the house's front door. If I could have waited, I would have.

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/864564/

Here's how mine looked before hand.

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HudsonValley Cornwall On Hudson, NY Jun 22, 2008

Thanks everyone! Enjoy them, I will.

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