Propagation of perennials by divisionis one of the methods forvegetative reproduction of perennialsthus the propagation of perennials by division seems to be the simplest and quickest method. See when andhow to divide perennialsand which species are suitable for this.
Negative reproduction of perennials by division
When it is possible to propagate perennials by division
By dividing, we can reproduce perennials that form shoots at the base of the stump and have a well-developed root system.The split method is also used when plants are too dense or in need of rejuvenation. The best time to do this split is late fall (October) or early spring (April). During this procedure, the ground should not be frozen, boggy or completely dry (bad conditions make it difficult for the divided plants to accept). The fall dividing date is suitable for early spring flowering plants. Plants with fleshy roots are best split in spring when they start breaking out their buds.
How to divide perennials
Perennials are propagated by divisionby tearing off some of their parts with your hand or by using two hoes with teeth. You will need a spade or knife to divide plants with fleshy roots.
The soil should be loosened (moved) around the plants to be divided, and then the plants should be extracted with the forks. We do it gently, taking care not to damage the plant roots.Shake the taken plant off the ground and remove any dead leaves, then rinse with water. This will allow you to see where the buds are (do not damage them) and which parts of the plant are he althy and suitable for division. Old and unproductive plant fragments will have to be removed as they are not suitable forvegetative propagation of perennials
Young perennials with thin, fibrous roots are separated by hand. As the plants get older, it will be difficult for you to split a tangled mass of roots and the base of old stems. In this case, two toothed skeins (for small plants) or two pairs of forks (for larger plants) will come in handy. Drive hoes or pitchforks into the plant with their backs facing each other, and then spread them to the sides in opposite directions. Repeat the procedure several times, until you get two separate parts of the plant.
Perennials with thickened, fleshy roots must be divided (cut into pieces) with a knife or spade. Drive the spade into the plant between the buds so that at least 2 buds remain on each of the divided parts. Cut off the dead parts and legs with a knife.
We divide the plants that make up the rhizome by hand or with a knife, cutting off the young shoots from the old rhizome. Each newly formed rhizome must have at least one bud. Discard the old rhizome.
When you have finisheddividing perennialssprinkle all cut surfaces with fungicide (fungicide). Plant the plants at the same depth as they used to grow. Lightly tamp the soil around them and water it. Large fragments of perennials planted immediately after division can bloom in the same growing season. It is best to grow very small parts in a seedbed or in pots for the first year to allow them to grow a bit.
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