Beebe
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When is the best time to transplant day lilies

I have day lilies scattered in different areas of my front and back yard. I want to move all of them into one flower bed. I want to move them this spring. When is the best time to move them? Some of them are just starting to poke through the ground. Should I move them now since the weather is warm? or should I wait until there isn't a chance of frost?

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Anytime. Normally they are very hardy. Just make certain that you amend the soil and sprinkle a handful of bone meal in each whole to generate root growth.

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rainbowgardener
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Generally they say to do it in the fall after they are finished blooming and dying back. However, as noted, they are very hardy and will surely survive transplanting now. I would do it soon, not to disrupt the growth and bloom cycle. Shouldn't matter if you do get a little frost.



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