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I transplanted some plants! (was this a bad idea?!)
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KiloWatts
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| Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject: I transplanted some plants! (was this a bad idea?!) |
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I'm new to gardening. This spring I planted the following:
Lupines, Coleus, Fuschia, Four O' Clocks, Melampodium, and others... But I planted many of these way too close together!  The Lupines started getting claustrophobic and having problems, and some of the Coleus was downright suffocated by itself. 
So I transplanted some of the following to make more space: Lupines, Coleus, Four O' Clocks.
Are they going to be okay? It's June, so everything is in its prime growing season. The Four O' Clocks haven't bloomed yet, they just have one big long root, and they're already falling over. The leaves on the Lupine are all droopy. The Coleus... well, I think the Coleus will be fine.
Does anyone have any tips for how to ensure that these moved-plants will be okay?
Thanks! 
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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I did not see a zone or where you live. In Louisiana it is not a good idea this time of the year, although I was forced to move some this morning. Make sure they are mulched good and keep them well watered, but not drowned. Just make sure the soil has a constant, but not soggy water content. It may take them a few days to bounce back, but they should be fine.
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KiloWatts
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| Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for the response...
I live in Philadelphia... zone 6 I think?
My main worry is the Four O' Clocks... I moved them from a pot to a raised flowerbed, and planted them bare-root. They're falling over 
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eileen
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Hi there KiloWatts!!
WELCOME TO GARDENSTEW.Glad to see that your question has been answered for you. 
Why not introduce yourself to all our members as I know they love to say hello? They're a really nice bunch if, ever so slightly, insane.  Really looking forward to getting to know you. 
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jubabe296
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KiloWatts hello and welcome!! It's nice to have you on board!! Eileen is right we all love to welcome everyone!! And we really are a little insane! Especially be on the lookout for our local gnome!!LOL!
About your transplants! I have transplanted 4'oclocks too around this time of year, and I would suggest to you the same that Cajunbelle did. Mine looked real bad for about a week and than they finally perked up and I have had 4'oclocks come back there every year. I really like them!! I never transplanted any of the other plants you named.
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KiloWatts
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| Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome... Thanks for the welcome.
I'll keep watering and keeping an eye on them
I just got a digital camera that's arriving in the mail next week, so I'll (finally) have the ability to post peektures of my flowers
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jubabe296
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| Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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You are very welcome KiloWatts!! Good luck with your transplants and I look so forward to seeing your pics!!
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Frank
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Welcome to GardenStew KiloWatts! (you must explain why you picked that name  ). I am the local gnome of which Jubabes mentioned. Don't listen to her though, I'm quite ok 
Just popping in to say hello. I hope your plants will be ok!
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KiloWatts
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| Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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my last name is Watts. people used to call me KiloWatts when I was a Boy Scout, cause I'd wake up in the mornings and my hair would be sticking straight up.
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jubabe296
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Thanks for sharing how you got the name!! That is a cute story!!
I have to tell you the local gnome really is ok!!! Ahem *cough* !LOL!
Just kidding Frank you know we all think you are one great little gnome!!  
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dooley
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Welcome, Kilowatt! I'm sure I don't know why everyone thinks we are slightly insane. I'm fine myself. dooley
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