Transplanting Sedum telephium

I transplanted the sedum yesterday, into a less crowded area of the garden, and into deeper soil. But could this have been the wrong time of year to do so?

 

I don't think it's a problem Simon. Sedum's are pretty tough and can handle moving pretty much any time of year, preferably not summer though.

 

I agree with Sheal. I moved some at this time last year and had no problems.

 

Hi Simon, I'm always transplanting stuff, even in summer. Secret is to try to dig plants up as intact as possible, with as much soil as possible. Sedums are tough though, as sheal has said, and it's good time of the year to move them.

 

Most plants (but not all) are really better moved in spring when they are in active growth and can repair any damage quickly before infections get in via the damaged areas. But its so much easier moving them in the autumn because you still know what they are, whereas by spring you may not be so sure..

As Verdun has said, I think that you can move many plants even in summer as long as you minimise the damage to the roots and cut back the top growth to compensate for lost roots.

I always remember Christopher Lloyd (Great Dixter) saying that you can move Asters and Lobelia cardinalis, without cutting back, even when they are in flower and they won't turn a hair.

 

Love reading Christopher Lloyd