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Can weigela tolerate transplanting?

The weigela is not only hardy and quite easy to maintain, it can also handle transplanting, provided you are careful with it. In addition, your Weigelie should be Realize not be older than about four years.

What should I watch out for when transplanting?

When digging out, it is essential to bear in mind that the weigela has relatively shallow roots and forms a fairly large root ball. The less you damage it, the less the plant will suffer from the move. Therefore, pay particular attention to the sensitive fine roots. The ideal is to transplant on a rather overcast and not too hot day.

Pick up on the new one Location a correspondingly large planting hole, it should be significantly larger than the root ball. Loosen the soil at the bottom a little and add a little rotted compost as Starter fertilizer in the hole. Then insert the weigela, fill in soil and water the plant well.

Transplanting step by step:

• if possible only transplant young
• Do not damage the roots
• As a shallow root, it has an extensive root ball
• dig a correspondingly large planting hole (approx. 1 ½ times the size of the bale)
• Loosen the soil in the planting hole
• put in some compost
• Use weigela
• Fill in the soil and press or tap into place
• Water the plant well
• possible mulch (keeps the moisture in the soil better)

Does the weigela need special care after transplanting?

For the first few weeks after transplanting, you should water your weigela regularly. If it is firmly rooted after a while, it no longer needs any additional water. Use a layer of bark mulch to keep the soil around your weigela moist. If it was transplanted late in autumn, then light winter protection is recommended.