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Transplanting a Butterfly Bush

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Date: 09/06/2007 Topics: Gardening > Transplanting | Readers Request > Gardening  
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Can a butterfly bush be transplanted after it has been planted in the ground for 13 months? It was given in memory of my 20 year old son's murder in 7/06. My sister says it will die and I should buy another one, but it was given by my brother and I want THAT BUSH because it was bought for a special purpose! Please tell me it will be safe to move it to my new home.

Hardiness Zone: 7a

Robin from Hanover, PA
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Post By KIm Robinson (Guest Post) (06/28/2008)
I live in south eastern ct. and I planted a butterfly bush 3 years ago. It is taking over that part of my garden. Can I transplant a portion of it or do I have to transplant the whole thing? mskimberlyr AT aol.com

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Post by frugalelf (43) | (11/15/2007)
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If you would like more info HomeDepot.com has a gardening link. In it you will find in the left hand column an "Ask the Experts". Click into it and join. It allows you to ask any gardening questions and a panel of experts will answer you within about one to two days. It is wonderful and has solved a great deal of my problems! I love it. Don't forget to include where you live, [town and state] and the location information. [where you want to plant it.] I like to tell them everything, like if it is a shady or sunny location, what the soil is like etc.. It gives them a lot more ability to give advice. Good luck!

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Post By Elaine (Guest Post) (11/15/2007)
Yes, you can transplant a butterfly bush. I see that you are from Pennsylvania and I think that is gardening zone 5 so it would be better if you waited till spring to do it. I would cut it back some then and then transplant. It should be fine. They are very resilient.

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Post by Laurel_admin (392) | (11/14/2007)
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What should I do besides watering after transplanting a very large butterfly bush? Should I fertilize or cut it back? Hardiness Zone: 7b Carol from Willards, Maryland

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RE: Transplanting a Butterfly Bush

If its a really big butterfly bush you might want to check your local garden store for a "shock" treatment. (09/13/2007)

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Post by Stew_Admin (163) | (09/06/2007)
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Question: I don't know if this has already been answered in the archives, but can you transplant a butterfly bush in the fall, or should I wait till spring.

Hardiness Zone: 6a

Peggy from Chillicothe, OH

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In your zone, transplanting can be done in either the spring or the fall. If you decide to transplant it in the fall, wait until the foliage dies back. Although the plant is entering a dormant state above ground, the temperature of the soil will stay warm a while longer and the roots will continue to remain active. This allows the roots enough time to become established, which will get them off to a faster start once warm weather rolls around again in the spring.

For gardeners in colder zones, it's probably best (and safest) to wait until the spring for transplanting due to the probability of unpredictable fall weather. Plants should be moved before new growth gets started. Butterfly Bushes are pretty tough, so if you are desperate to transplant one in the fall, go for it.

Ellen

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RE: Transplanting a Butterfly Bush

I am in zone 7. In my experience, you can't kill them. I have dug them up trying to get rid of one and if I leave any piece of the root---it comes back! I have them coming up volunteer everywhere.Cut it back like you normally would-to about 12"-and replant. It should be just fine. (09/10/2006)

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RE: Transplanting a Butterfly Bush

My experience has been the same, but call a nursery if you're not sure.

I grew up in Ohio, and if my memory doesn't fail me, when I was in the 6th (?) grade, we went to or near Chillicothe on a field trip. I believe to Schoenbrunne Village--not sure of the spelling. That was over 35 years ago, but I still remember how pretty everything was.

Oh well. Good luck on your butterfly bush. (09/11/2006)

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