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Yellow Phormium

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  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    You need thick clothing, strong gloves and eye protection! However,  don't worry about the shape. They recover so fast you will hardly notice. I think you are right to tackle one at a time but although it's hard work, it's not as bad as it sounds: all that protective gear is just to stop them fighting back!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I lie them on their side to split them. I never wear any protective stuff. Maybe gloves if I'm cold.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    To be fair, our phormium is about 8ft high and wider across. It isn't in a pot......
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I speak from experience I'm sorry to say. Not such a problem when it is on the ground to split.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • owd potterowd potter Posts: 979
    @Fairygirl, @GardenerSuze, @Posy
    many thanks for your comments and suggestions.
    I'm now armed and ready...
    Just another day at the plant...
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