tidying plot, can I move my hydrangeas now?

[luckystar]

Shifting some ornamentals around the plot...

My hydrangeas aren't budding yet, do you think I can move them this time of the year? :-\ Or will that disrupt the flowering? Thanks. :)

[luckystar]

[Rosa_Mundi]

it's getting too late to be shifting plants round as they need water to settle and it could turn hot and dry at any time. Hydrangeas - you may make them abort their flowers if you move them now.

[Hyacinth]

You know, I 'd be inclined to go for it as they haven't started budding yet. Have a look at Metcheck for your area - there's no hot dry spells for a while forecast for my garden :(, so if I was thinking of moving one I'd do it. I'd dig v. carefully round and under the plant tho, have the new hole ready, shove in a handful of b/f/b and take as much soil round the rootball with me.

Good luck with your decision! Cheers!

[luckystar]

Thanks. Guess I'll have to sleep over it again! And check the weather forecast for Leiden, Netherlands! :-\ ;) :)