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Splitting Geum

WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
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Evening,

Due to some building work, we’re having to lose part of a border. I have managed to move all the plants elsewhere so hopefully they’ll pick up in time. 

One plant, a Geum totally tangerine was a few years old and when I got it out, the middle section was pretty bare and seemingly dead with most of the growth coming from the outer parts. So, I cut it right down to a couple of inches and split it in half (I had to use a saw as it was really tough) removed all the dead parts by hand and replanted the most healthy looking section (which is probably a third of the original plant), giving it a good water. 

I know this can be done in spring/autumn but is it likely to survive such a drastic event this time of year?

Thanks. 

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  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    edited June 2022
    If there are any flowers on it, remove them too so that it can put its energy into getting re-established.  If it's in a sunny spot, provide some temporary shade while it recovers like placing a large plant pot or similar nearby to shield it. Keep it well watered also!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    I’ve cut everything down to a couple of inches, all that’s left are some stems and bits of new growth.

    Ill give it some shade then as it’s in a full sun spot which does bake!
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I did that with some very sick Totally Tangerine plants that had baked in full sun and looked completely dead, but in my case l  potted them up.
    Make sure it gets plenty of shade as @Plantminded says.

    It was amazing how well they recovered and this year they have put on a lovely show :)
  • WildlifeloverWildlifelover Posts: 380
    Thanks, should I shade it for the whole day as it will get sun from 7-3? Can I expect any substantial growth this year?
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I would shade it if you can all day until it recovers. With plenty of water leaves should reappear in a few weeks.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Yes re the shading. As for the growth, l don't know if l would describe it as "substantial" but it was certainly enough to get them safely through the Winter.
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