Garden fuck up - transplanting newly planted plants (will they survive?)

[Aridane]

Garden company fucked up on planting.

So 12 years ago a garden company designed and planted my garden. Nice plan and all well executed.

One area on the plan wasn't planted as instead had a chicken run.

12 years on decided to have it refreshed - specifically, to plant two areas - i) the lovely prime sunny spot where the chicken run was, to be planted with the Mediterranean style shrubs orig ally recommended by the designer, and ii) to replant a shady area by the garage where previous plants hadn't really taken but with alternative plants which might take better to the dry shade.

Anyhow, the fuck up is that they planted the (small) shady plants in the prime sunny spot instead of the shady bit by the garage (and didn't do the garage at all).

So my question is this: if the plants are transplanted now, in spring, where they should have gone (ie a month after the original planting), will they survive? Or am I better to wait until autumn / next spring before attempting transplanting?

Many thanks, gardening experts!

Anyone?

Shade plants are usually quite tough, got any names? Or photos?

I'd go for it. They're still small (less traumatic than moving bigger, more established plants - for both you and them ), they'll be in the right situation (they'll be much happier there), and spring is a good time for planting. Water them in well, even though they're for dry shade and I think they'll do OK.

Good luck!

Plants are as follows

Climbers: Hydrangea Petiolaris

Ferns: Polypodium Vulgare
Polystichum Setiferum
Nephrolepis exaltata (Sword Fern)

Perennials:
Hosta Sieboldiana Var.elegans
Polygonatum (Solomons Seal)
Geranium Phaeum
Bergenia
Vinca (Periwinkle)
Ajunga
Lamium Maculatum

Thanks for the responses.

Really annoyed at the fuck up.

But I'll get it sorted.

Most of those are tough as old boots. They’ll be fine provided you water them in and don’t let them dry out before they're established.

A lot of those plants are very tough and really will be happier in shade, I'd just move them. Spring isn't a bad time to move them as they are only just starting to grow and there is usually plenty of rain. Water well if not.
Worst time to transplant is when the plant is in bloom.

should be no problem, dig up a decent root ball, and water in well.

Agree completely. Its going to be extra cold over the next few days so wait till its warmed up and move them. Water them in and water once a week. They should all be fine, I'd put money on it.

Thank you so much. Relieved to hear that the fuck up is probably salvageable.

Was a bit upset to be honest when I realised the fuck up - but feel a bit better now!

It will be fine. Post a pic next summer

Spring is a good time to move them just make sure they are watered

Just checking back in to thank you all for your help and to let you know that the transplanted shade loving plants have survived transplant and are THRIVING!

Thank you for your encouragement,

Excellent have some of these