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Geum division

MidnightCatPatrolMidnightCatPatrol Posts: 4
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Afternoon all,

Today I have divided some geum 'totally tangerine' that have been excellent plants for the last few years.

I have immediately transplanted them back into the bed.

Wilt has set in immediately despite an almighty soak!

I have immediately reacted and cut them back in the hope of de-stressing them. Now I wonder, was I reckless?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I’d probably have done it in late September or left it until late  spring, otherwise do it layering the spring when the soil is warming up a bit more … I’d cut them quite hard back before replanting. 

    If splitting in Sept I’d take some root cuttings at the same time. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • MidnightCatPatrolMidnightCatPatrol Posts: 4
    Ah damn. Fingers crossed they survive...
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I agree, not really the right time of year. If possible l would dig them up, pot them up and put them somewhere sheltered such as near the house wall.
    If you can do this, l'd suggest a pot for each one just big enough to fit the roots in, so they're not "swimming" in compost. 
  • MidnightCatPatrolMidnightCatPatrol Posts: 4
    Thanks! Every day is a school day!
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