Moving hydrangea (landscaping, growing, spring, plant)

[renovating]

Hi! I live in New England, CT to be exact. I want to move a hydrangea plant because its too big in its location now...when would be the best time to do that???

I probably should have done it already, but is it too late now?

[Luvvarkansas]

Is its being too big the only problem, and is it growing happily where it is? If so, you can just cut it all down to the ground in late winter/early spring, and let it just start over. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[paperhouse]

I would wait til the ground thaws in the spring. Over the winter it might not have enough time to put down roots. You may sacrifice blooms though. I moved one in February here in NC. It grew nicely, but failed to bloom.

[renovating]

Originally Posted by Luvvarkansas

Is its being too big the only problem, and is it growing happily where it is? If so, you can just cut it all down to the ground in late winter/early spring, and let it just start over. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

I could do that but it doesn't look quite right where it is in my landscaping and I have the perfect spot to move it to!

Originally Posted by paperhouse

I would wait til the ground thaws in the spring. Over the winter it might not have enough time to put down roots. You may sacrifice blooms though. I moved one in February here in NC. It grew nicely, but failed to bloom.

I think I may have to do this. There are actually 2 of them, so I might attempt to move 1 and see what happens. It's a lot smaller than the other one...so it may not be in the best growing position anyway.

Thank you!

[CoastalMaine]

Reno....

Depends what variety it is whether you cut it back like that or not.... be certain of the type before you go ahead and move them.