Hello friends! Today I will tell you how I transplant my Coral Bells. Be sure to follow my recommendations to make the repotting process successful.
QUICK ANSWER: Transplant Coral Bells in the spring, keeping as many roots intact as possible. After transplanting, water them with 2 gallons of water and provide extra shade for 2-3 weeks.
Read also: Complete Coral Bells Growing Guide.
1. Best Time to Transplant
The best time to transplant Coral Bells is the first half of spring. The weather is most suitable then, and the transplant goes smoothly.
The next suitable period is early fall. At this time, the weather is quite warm but not hot, so the plant will be able to take root before the onset of frost.
When choosing a transplant day, prefer a cloudy day with rain the day before. If it did not rain, water Coral Bells the day before transplanting.
Avoid repotting in summer, as the heat can kill your plants. Also, do not transplant in winter, as the plants are dormant and may not survive the transplant.
2. Rules of the Transplanting
The place where you will transplant should be shady but with enough indirect sunlight. There should also be no stagnant water.
Before transplanting, dig a hole in the new location twice as wide as the root ball of the plant you are transplanting. The depth of the hole should be the same as the depth of the root ball. The hole should be at least 1 foot away from other plants.
Mix the soil you have obtained half with compost, this will be the best soil mix for Coral Bells.
Dig up the Coral Bells to damage as few roots as possible. The root ball should be at least 1 foot across. The larger the bush, the larger the root ball should be.
Move the plant quickly to the new location to avoid drying out the roots. Do not shake the soil off the roots, and do not soak the roots in water.
Place the Coral Bells in the center of the hole. The depth to which you want to transplant should be the same as in the previous place. That is, do not bury the stem in the ground. Only the roots should be in the ground.
Fill all the free space in the hole with the prepared soil mix. Pour one gallon of water over the plant and add more soil mix when the water has drained to fill all the pockets.
Mulch the root zone to prevent the soil from drying out quickly. Pine bark or other organic material can be used as mulch.
3. Transplant shock
Sometimes it happens that Coral Bells can wilt after transplanting. This is called transplant shock. To avoid this you will need to strictly follow the recommendations below.
- Only transplant in spring or fall when the weather is cloudy.
- Water Coral Bells 1 day before transplanting.
- Dig up the shrub very gently without damaging the root system.
- Do not leave the bush with bare roots for long; instead, plant it in its new location as soon as possible.
- Completely shade the transplanted heuchera for a few weeks.
- Water generously immediately after transplanting; don’t let the soil dry out more than 1 inch.
- Mulch the soil with organic matter to prevent the soil from drying out and overheating.
Coral bells should usually fully recover 1-2 months after transplanting. The appearance of new leaves indicates that the plant is doing well.
4. Transplanting potted heuchera
Transplanting potted Coral Bells is a little different than transplanting in the ground. First, it can be done almost any time of year (except winter).
By transferring the shrub from a smaller pot to a larger one, the roots are minimally damaged. As a result, it is much easier for the plant to tolerate transplant shock.
Choose a pot two or more inches wider than the previous pot. Make sure that the pot has at least four drainage holes. Use a well-drained and nutritious substrate.
After transplanting, place the pot in complete shade for a few weeks. Water when the soil is 1 inch dry.
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