I'm looking for advice on how to transplant violets from an area in my garden where they're growing too densely. I love these flowers, but I need to relocate them without losing them altogether. What's the best way to manage this, and how can I ensure they're eradicated from the original spot? Any tips on timing or techniques would be great!
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You can definitely dig them up and move them! Their rhizomes are pretty tough. Just keep in mind that it might take a while to clear them out completely since there's likely a seedbank in the soil. If you can, try to get them relocated before summer kicks in, as they'll start producing more seeds around that time. Personally, I don't mind letting them spread a bit since they add nice color and don't compete too much with my other plants.
Absolutely, violets transplant well! I moved a large group of them under an oak tree, and they thrive there. They look fantastic each spring and hold up nicely throughout the season. Just pick a nice spot for them!
I just transplanted some a few days ago, and they're doing wonderfully! They drooped a bit right after the move, but they perked back up the next day. I used the same type of clay soil they were in before, so that might help, too. Honestly, I've been pretty rough with them in the past, and they've been quite forgiving—definitely a hardy plant!