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Propagating perennial Phlomis

ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
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I have a large unruly clump of phlomis which I’d  like to propagate so eventually I can plant up a smaller area and dig up the rather “past it” mother plant.

what is the best way please ?  Division, seeds, non-flowering stem cuttings (either in compost, vermiculite or water).

thank you 

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    If you mean Phlomis russelliana I just ease a shoot off the edge with a bit of root ,  cut back all except the tiny new leaves and replant or pot up. It's not a miffy plant, it puts up with that, though in hot weather I'd probably pot and put in the shade


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I find it spreads easily when happy so just take bits off the edge and re-plant or pot up.  Done in spring or autumn and after the plant has had a good drink works for me.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    It’s easy from seeds,  that’s how I got mine in the first place. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • ERICS MUMERICS MUM Posts: 627
    Thanks everyone, sounds promising I’ll give it a go.
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