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dividing drumstick primulas

nikki 7nikki 7 Posts: 111
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Hello  one & all

When is the best time to divide my drumstick primulas.  I put some in the garden about a year ago, and now they are looking quite 'clumpy'. But I don't want to disturb them until I can safely divide them without damaging them  All info appreciated.  Thanks.  Nikki7

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  • Marco de JongMarco de Jong Posts: 44

    I believe the best time to divide any Primula is just after flowering.

    But I'm not completely sure...image

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190

    I do mine anytime, I have just done some. Pull off the little rosettes with some root on them, chop off all the green then replant, make sure you water well.

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • nikki 7nikki 7 Posts: 111

    Many thanks Marco & Lyn for the advice.  I'll have a go at that.  I was quite concerned about killing them off, by trying to divide at the wrong time of year.

    Nikki7

  • nikki 7nikki 7 Posts: 111

    Hello again Marco & Lyn

    I followed your advice & now have almost double the amount of drumstick primulas.  I'm really delighted!  Thanks again. 

    Nikki7

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