Today it was 38° F when I started. The sun came out and it warmed up to 40°F.
I tackled Kamata Nishiki first. Turned out it had a root from a nearby tree under it that was as big around as my wrist! I was able to leave a nice rootball on it.
Since it was so old (1993 I think) I planted it the same depth it was in the other bed. I also oriented the branches in the same direction it was in the original spot.
Next I dug the hole for Silver Waves on a Magenta Ocean. I got it in 2011 from Cricket Hill. It too was in way too much shade and hadn't bloomed at all in two years.
Unfortunately no feeder roots came up with it. I also planted it at the same depth it was in the other garden bed. It does have a large root, so we will just have to see how it does this Spring.
By the time I was finished it was 36°F , and I feel chilled to the bone.
I am really happy that I have gotten these moved.
