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i recentlly moved this bush the otherday and now its leaves are looking very sad and dont look to good wilting an all, whats the chances of this living , boo hoo , its my fravourite scent in the whole garden.

 

It's probably suffering from shock. I've moved mine several times in the past few years and it always sulks for a few weeks. The warm dry weather we have had hasn't helped it settle in either. Cut back the shrub hard to remove some of the stress on the plant, as it has less need for water. I would suggest cutting it to about a foot from the ground. Give it a can full of water every evening for a couple of days until it starts to perk up a bit.

 

Oh dear sorry to hear that but NOT a good time of the year for moving shrubs tree's or any thing much at all really as they are all in full growth .. i expect it will be ok but will sulk for a few weeks or more .. Micky

 

Phhewww I am so glad it sounds like its going to be fine , I also moved a. Cordoline as well what are the chances of that surviving this was quite a big plant tho , for future reference when is the best time to move plants like this or any plants for that matter , cheers

 

Hi.... move plants and shrubs ideally in their dormancy ... i would say around October or November ... before the first frosts and try to get as much of the root ball as possible...

 

Any ideas on the cordolines chances ???????

 

The Cordyline has a good chance of survival .. it needs to be planted in a good size pot or in the garden itself .. most important dont let it dry out.. a decent compost and some John Innes number three mixed up 50/50 would be good around the root ball or in the pot its self .. ... Micky

 

i have had a look at both plants and they seem to be doing ok (fingers crossed) thanks for the encouraging words and replies