Phlox often stands in the same place in the garden for years, but sometimes it makes sense to think about transplanting. Be it because the phlox is threatened by a disease or because you want to redesign your garden.
When and how should you transplant phlox?
Phlox should ideally be transplanted during winter dormancy, fall or spring, but not during flowering. Choose a new location, loosen the roots, do not plant too deep and use fresh potting soil and well-rotted compost or manure.
What you should consider when transplanting
If possible, do not put your phlox in a place where phlox already stood, it is better to choose a different location. Add some well-rotted compost or manure to the planting hole, this will make it easier for the phlox to grow and form new roots.
The ideal time for transplanting is during winter dormancy, as long as the ground is not frozen. However, you can also transplant your phlox in fall or spring. It is important that the plant is not in full bloom.
Don't plant the phlox too deep in the soil, it doesn't like that and it won't bloom. Loosen the roots a little with your fingers and give the plant fresh potting soil (€10.00 on Amazon) and water the phlox well. However, avoid allowing moisture to build up, otherwise the roots could rot.
When to transplant phlox
If your phlox repeatedly suffers from the same diseases and/or pests, then you should think about whether you would rather move it. It is possible that he keeps getting infected again and again via germs in the soil. Before transplanting, cut off all affected parts of the plant and discard them.
Even if the phlox grows a bit poorly, the location is probably not ideal. Maybe the soil is too firm or the plant doesn't get enough sun. Then your phlox will hardly bloom properly. Here you have the choice of choosing a different Phlox variety or relocating your existing plants. Of course you can do both.
The most important things in brief:
- if possible, do not transplant during flowering time
- possibly divide the plant
- Choose a location that suits the variety
Tips & Tricks
If you are transplanting your vigorously grown phlox, then think about dividing the plant. This way you will have two beautiful perennials for your garden in the future.
