Dividing Techniques-Perennials
Sunday, October 31st, 2010Here’s some tips for dividing perennials
- Divide fall blooming plants in the Spring; spring blooming in the fall
- Don’t divide on hot sunny days
- Pull the whole plant from the ground then divide it. That will help continue it’s growth habit
- Fall: make sure there is 4-6 weeks before frost when dividing so the plants can become established
- Spring: divide as soon as growing tips have emerged