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Cirsium Atropurpureum root cuttings

WilderbeastWilderbeast Posts: 1,415
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Hi all, has anyone had any luck propagating cirsium Atropurpureum from root cuttings ? With have 3 in the garden but want lots more and they do seem rather pricey. Have read a few articles saying that they won't grow from root cuttings then find 2 gardener's world presenters recommended it. Any advice most welcome.

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    They divide easily, in my experience.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • WilderbeastWilderbeast Posts: 1,415
    Thanks Punkdoc, how brave can I be with divisions would a decent clump make more than 2 plants ? It can be so different between plants how far you go with divisions, I split a single pulminaria into about 20 plants last year yet some plants will only just bear being split in half 
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    edited February 2020
    I have done a few over the years and I have just split them in half.
    Lovely plant, a real Bee magnet.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • WilderbeastWilderbeast Posts: 1,415
    Thanks Punkdoc in half it is, if by chance I find any roots that are suitable might try some root cuttings
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