Can I move hydrangeas to another part of my yard? and when to do it?

TRANSPLANTING HYDRANGEAS

Most people know that "transplanting" means digging a plant up from one location and planting it in another.

Authorities agree that the BEST TIME to transplant hydrangeas is when they are dormant, i.e. after most of the leaves have fallen off the hydrangeas. When I lived in SC we transplanted hydrangeas in late November to late December, but if your ground isn't frozen, January and February are fine, too. If you are unsure when to transplant, ask a local nurseryman.

TRANSPLANTING TIPS

When digging hydrangea to transplant, dig up as much of the rootball as possible. It may be VERY heavy, so you might want to get some help with this.

If you transplant while your hydrangeas are dormant (the best time), water them deeply one time. They may need no more water until spring brings warmer weather. If you live in a hot dry climate, regular watering during the summer will be very important for the first and second summer.

The best way to water is deeply. It's better to water well and not water too often. Watering every day can be just as destructive as allowing them to dry out.

If your soil does not drain well, do not allow it to remain soggy around the hydrangeas. This is especially true for Oakleaf hydrangeas which will rot in a heart-beat if they stand in soil that is wet.

Transplanting Hydrangeas

TRANSPLANTING TIPS

When digging hydrangea to transplant, dig up as much of the rootball as possible. It may be VERY heavy, so you might want to get some help with this.

If you transplant while your hydrangeas are dormant (the best time), water them deeply one time. They may need no more water until spring brings warmer weather. If you live in a hot dry climate, regular watering during the summer will be very important for the first and second summer

http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/planting_fert....

It's important to know that mophead hydrangeas do not have to be pruned back - ever - unless they are very old. Removing dead stems is the only pruning that must be done for the health of the plant, and these can be removed at any time. Dead blooms can also be removed at any time.

http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/pruning.html

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RE:

Can I move hydrangeas to another part of my yard? and when to do it?

I have hydrangeas in my flower beds and I would like to move them to the side of the house.... will they live through that? And should I do this in the fall or spring?

I live in Indiana.

YES,but make sure you get finger wet and slide it on the bottom of the leaves, but make sure you do it in winter or fall mostly fall.(keep plant leaves wet on bottom)