Columbines are not the easiest of plants to transplant/divide and it is best to attempt in the late summer/fall after all the flowers and foliage have faded or in the spring as new growth starts to emerge.
Columbines tend to have deep tap roots so if you must remove them from the current location, you need to dig a large circle around the base and deep enough to retain all of the roots. Failure to do so can cause your plant to suffer.
Given the fact you are moving and your window for removal may not align with the best times to transplant, you can certainly try to remove it from the ground and plant in a container with quality potting mix, but there is no guarantee it will survive.
Hi Jessica,
Columbines are not the easiest of plants to transplant/divide and it is best to attempt in the late summer/fall after all the flowers and foliage have faded or in the spring as new growth starts to emerge.
Columbines tend to have deep tap roots so if you must remove them from the current location, you need to dig a large circle around the base and deep enough to retain all of the roots. Failure to do so can cause your plant to suffer.
Given the fact you are moving and your window for removal may not align with the best times to transplant, you can certainly try to remove it from the ground and plant in a container with quality potting mix, but there is no guarantee it will survive.