Cordyline

Hello everyone.
Haven't used this forum for a while. It's nice to be back.
I have a cordyline which I bought 3 years ago. It took a bit of a battering last winter but finally looks healthy again. I don't think it is in the right position in my garden and would like to move it. Would now be a good time to do this or should I wait for the Autumn/spring? I'm a little worried as someone told me moving them could possible kill them.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kelly

 

They rarely do well after moving them.

 

I dont think I would move one thats been in a position for 3 yrs.

Buy another, is probably the best option.

 

most of the cordys in cambridge got whacked by last year's winter .... some had been in the ground for many years and were very tall ...

I don't think I will be planting any as we may have many colder winters from what I've read

I have replaced 3 dead cordys with mahonia .... not as nice, I know, but a bit hardier

 

The cordylines are all sprouting again from the base over here
I think they would prove very difficult to move successfully, although I have never tried it myself
Personally ... the persistent falling of their leaves had been driving me batty for a few years and I was (sort of) glad to see the end of them. Now I am not sure whether to kill off the new shoots or leave next winter to do it for me

 

Thanks for your replies. It looks like it might just have to stay where it is then. It'll be a shame to lose it, as it now looks healthy after looking so sick.
Kelly