Things can go at various times. I don’t mind moving cannas or iris during the summer, I just don’t expect a lot out of them that season. If I am thinning out a bed that has gotten overgrown then I will go ahead and transplant them and see what makes it. There are a lot of plants that can be propagated from seed and many that can be grown from stem cuttings or by layering. A lot of it depends on the plant and what its particular character is like. Knowing what kind of plant you are trying to grow would help. References :
Fall, preferably after the first light frost. Do not ever divide in Spring as this is when the perennial is putting all its energy into producing this year’s plant. You may not see what is happening in the Sping but believe me, this plant is quite active. You want to divide after all blooms are dead and the plant has gone dormant. Remove all the dead blooms and reduce the plant by pruning close to two-thirds. By doing this, the plant will put its energy into root production. Good luck. References : Master Gardener
July 30th, 2009 at 2:06 am
late fall through early spring, while they are still dormant
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July 30th, 2009 at 2:15 am
Things can go at various times. I don’t mind moving cannas or iris during the summer, I just don’t expect a lot out of them that season. If I am thinning out a bed that has gotten overgrown then I will go ahead and transplant them and see what makes it. There are a lot of plants that can be propagated from seed and many that can be grown from stem cuttings or by layering. A lot of it depends on the plant and what its particular character is like. Knowing what kind of plant you are trying to grow would help.
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July 30th, 2009 at 3:00 am
Antyime as long as they are not blooming. I have heard early fall to early spring.
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July 30th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Fall, preferably after the first light frost. Do not ever divide in Spring as this is when the perennial is putting all its energy into producing this year’s plant. You may not see what is happening in the Sping but believe me, this plant is quite active. You want to divide after all blooms are dead and the plant has gone dormant. Remove all the dead blooms and reduce the plant by pruning close to two-thirds. By doing this, the plant will put its energy into root production. Good luck.
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Master Gardener