Temporarily Moving Black Eyed Susans

by Mary Kate
(New Jersey)

We are having a flower box redone. The box is filled with Black Eyed Susans and they will have to be removed and then replanted in the box after the job is done. I had planned on putting the flowers in pots and then transplanting them back into the box when the work is done. Will they be OK? They have not flowered yet and are about 8-12 inches tall.

Doug says if the plants are treated well they'll be fine. With something like this (a late transplant) I always like to spray the perennial with an anti-desiccant (like a Christmas tree preservative - a good garden center will know) to stop moisture loss. Then transplant carefully and keep the plant well watered for the short time it will be out of it's location.