Grevillea transplanting

[Palm crazy]

This summer I planted my first Grevillea, 'poorinda leane' aka 'queen'. Its only a one gallon but starting to bloom and I like to move it to a sunnier spot so it can take full advantage of the little winter sun we get.

My question... It's only been in the ground four months, so would it be ok to transplant now or should I wait a few months? My coldest weather is Dec to mid Feb.

The new spot is somewhat protected from cold winds.

Thanks!

Roger

:D :D

Edited December 3, 2011 by Palm crazy

[Rusty on Pine Is.]

Roger, have to admit i do not know this genus...sorry....

...but just going from the gut, i would leave it alone until spring arrives.

Although the plant may be hardy, it's ability to replace any lost carbohydrate due to transplanting will be diminished by transplanting when it's available energy reserves and replenishment mechanisms are at their lowest level......

If transplanted now, it will have to replace lost carbohydrate during the winter...not the best prospect.

Just a thought

Rusty

[Palm crazy]

Thanks Rusty, I think I'm going to go for it!

I don't want to set it back by waiting to long. The new planting areas is a warm sunny spot with large shrubs for wind protection. In the new location, it's more at the beginning of a pathway.

Against my better judgement I'm going to move it....if there's one thing I'm really good at is... Transplanting Plants! Wish me luck!

Here's a good website for those looking for more info about hardy Grevilleas. Click here....Grevillea in PNW

Palm crazy!

[Rusty on Pine Is.]

Ha Ha...the further towards the equator i go, the more cautious i become...!!!!

BTW...... used to live in Maryland, a nice Zone 7, and always took Tony Avent's advice (from Plant Delights Nursery) :

"I consider every plant hardy unless i have killed it three times!" ...i probably paraphrase......

Go for it, hope you will keep us in the loop on how the plant fares!!!!

Rusty

[Walter John]

I'd leave it and plant another..

[Palm crazy]

Thanks for the comment Wal. Rusty I think I remember you from the old S.E. Palm board, year ago?

Nice roots looks good.

In its new sunny spot, with flowers developing.

Another sunny fogy morning with afternoon sunshine for the next 7 days.

Edited December 4, 2011 by Palm crazy

[Jerry@TreeZoo]

Hey Roger,

Didn't the paint store have enough to paint your house one color?

JUST KIDDING!

Looks good but I would be hesitant transplanting this time of year.

[Palm crazy]

Jerry those were the only colors on sale! :lol: Actually the colors are more darker and richer than what they appear in the photos. Compared to the old bleached out yellow house colors, new colors are much nicer and warmer in the winter time. I don't think it would work on a newer home, only ones from the 1800's.

Now as far as the plant goes I totally agree! This is not the best time to transplant.

But after looking at the long range weather (two weeks) and hardiness of the plant and with all our winter rain I felt it would do ok, We just had some tropical rain so the soil is still warm.

In my area the average highs start going up every 10 days on January 7th. Nights only goes up 1 degree in January. If it does get really cold I will protect just incase.

Come on spring!

Roger

Edited December 6, 2011 by Palm crazy

[Justin]

The Grevillea should be fine. Just keep it moist - it won't mind the wet feet - and give it some B-1 or Superthrive.

[Justin]

Edited Double Post - sorry.

Edited December 6, 2011 by Justin