My grandpais moving from Florida to Georgia and he has a hibiscus planted in the yard that he is wanting to dig up and move with him before October 18. I need advice on what I need to do.
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Fall is the perfect time to transplant. Dig it up, keep it watered and transplant in a sunny area in your new backyard.
This is really a good time for transplanting,after digging,needs to be watered thoroughly.It will need a very sunny area.Hoping that the part of Georgia is as warm as Florida,otherwise would have to be protected if it gets cold!
That is great that he is taking the plant with him. I hope if is selling the place the new buyer is OK with that. I only say this because a friend dug up a bunch of irises and lily plants when she moved a few years ago and the buyers of her place put up a big fuss about it when they didn't come back the next season. People. UGH!
Anyhow...
It should transport fairly easily. He will need to carefully dig wide enough to get the entire root ball and then wrap it in burlap or something else that will protect it.
If you are transporting it in a truck, be sure to cover it with a blanket or something so that it is protected...but check it at stops so it doesn't get too hot.
When you get to the new place, get the hole dug (deep as the root all and at least as big if not bigger to give it room to expand.
Once it is in, watch it carefully and make sure to water it frequently until it settles.
It may loose leaves/get brown/fade and you may need to cut back on the plant...just do so carefully not to over prune.
There are lots and lots of good YouTube videos on the whole process. Maybe you two could watch a few together before the big day!
Post back with details of how it goes!
I don't think he should have an issue this time of the year to take his hibiscus with him. All he basically needs to do is dig far enough away from the roots of the tree and seep enough to make sure he does not break too many roots when the tree is dug up.
Hibiscus in the ground in Georgia - I do not think so.
I hate to be the one to burst your grandpa's bubble but there are only certain type of Hibiscus that can be planted in the ground in USDA zones lower than 9.
Many of the people answering your question may not know how sensitive the Hibiscus plant is.
I live in Florida - USDA 9 - and I have lost Hibiscus plants on several occasions even though we have mostly mild winters.
From Florida University web site:
"Climate: Can be grown year round in zones 9-10 but will not survive frost or heavy freeze. Cooler zones (8 and lower) usually grow it as an annual, or in containers that can be brought indoors during cold weather."
Others have given some good suggestions on how to dig up your plant but if you plan to take it with you to Georgia then you should plan to have it as a container plant that can be placed inside in the winter.
There are certain types of Hibiscus that can grow in Georgia and it is possible you have one of those and, if so, you could plant it in the ground - if you do it soon enough before any cold weather sets in.
Perhaps your grandpa knows what type of Hibiscus he has but this site may help you determine for sure.
If you are still having problems or wish more information; I would suggest you contact your local County Extension office for more information.
You should contact the one in Florida as well as the one in Georgia as they will provide you with good instructions on transplanting this 'valuable' bush that I feel sure you do not wish to have die after you move it.
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