Transplanting Lilac Bushes
You're wondering if you can transplant your Lilac bush. You certainly will
be happy to know, that Lilac bushes transplant easily. We find that Lilac
bushes are among the easiest bushes to successfully transplant.
Young lilac bushes are the easiest to transplant. Their vigorous, youthful
growth, helps them to quickly move into their new surroundings and plant
new roots. Can you successfully move a larger Lilac bush? Sure! It just takes
a little more muscle power, and more "TLC" from start to finish.
Spring is the best time to transplant Lilacs. They do not transplant well
in hot, dry weather.
It is also important to note that transplanting can affect the next spring
bloom. Next year, the bush will likely produce fewer blooms, or none at all.
In the following year, you should see a normal bloom of Lilacs.
How to Transplant Lilac Bushes:
Here are the basic steps to successfully transplanting lilac bushes:
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Select a sunny location. Lilacs need elevated, well draining soil. Keep
this in mind when you select the new home for your Lilac bush. Build up the
soil a few inches, if necessary.
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Decide if you are going to trim the bush. This decision can be problematic
with Lilacs. We recommend you do not trim a Lilac bush. It is counter
to normal transplanting wisdom, as trimming plants allows the plant to focus
on re-growing the root system. But, trimming a lilac bush can result in trimming
away next year's blooms.
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To remove the plant from its current location, dig deep and wide. The
more roots you get, the more successful the transplant, with less transplant
shock.
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Dig a hole in the new location. Make the hole about twice as big as the root
system.
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Mix in plenty of compost into the hole.
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Place the lilac bush into the hole to a depth level to where it was in its
original location.
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Fill the hole with a mixture of garden soil and compost.
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Tamp down the soil firmly around the bush.
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Water thoroughly and deeply. We like to use a light solution of liquid fertilizer
or seaweed fertilizer at transplanting time.
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Deeply water regularly to keep the soil moist, not wet, for 3-4 weeks. This
will help your roots to re-establish themselves.
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