Advice on How to Replant a Daphne Odora

Select a new location in for the Daphne odora where it will receive morning sun but partial shade in the afternoon. Do not select a location with full sun in the afternoon. The shrub can tolerate most soil types and pH levels as long as it is well-drained so as to prevent root rot.

Remove the Daphne odora with a sharp digging shovel by digging a trench 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide to remove the majority of the root ball. Lift the root ball carefully from the hole to prevent injury to the roots.

Dig a hole in the new location the same depth as the root ball and two to three times as wide.

Set the root ball in the middle of the hole and backfill the soil around the roots by tamping firmly to alleviate air pockets. Water deeply to help establish the plant in its new location.

Monitor and water the Daphne odora when the soil has completely dried out as recommended by Counry Line Nursery. Apply a 4-inch layer of mulch, such as pine straw or bark, to keep the roots cool and to help with drainage.

Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilzer after the shrub has ceased blooming. Sprinkle 1 tbsp. per foot of height around the shrub. Water deeply to prevent the roots from burning.