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mark smyth

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dividing Primula Johanna
« on: July 28, 2010, 12:35:42 AM »
I lefted this Primula Johanna today because I thought it only had three growing points. Over the winter it had three resting buds or whatever they are called. It has about 20 growing points. Should I divide the plant in to several growing points or singles?
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Re: dividing Primula Johanna
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2010, 08:33:18 PM »
Mark, I wouldn't have thought this was a good time of year to divide Primulas. I usually do mine early to mid September when the weather is a little cooler and they enter a short period of growth prior to winter dormancy.
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Re: dividing Primula Johanna
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2010, 08:38:53 PM »
well, the plant is lifted now.
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Re: dividing Primula Johanna
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2010, 08:50:26 PM »
Mark, unless you want to start a nursery, I would make not more than three pots out of this plant. Time is o.k. but keep them out of the sun!
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Re: dividing Primula Johanna
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2010, 08:52:22 PM »
Mark,

It's okay to divide it now. As long as you don't put it in the sun and as long as you don't let it dry out after dividing. I would keep some growing points together when you divide them... you'l have less loss and nicer plants that way.
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Re: dividing Primula Johanna
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2010, 09:55:13 PM »
I agree with Wim and Luit. I usually divide primulas with that type of growth, well into summer when they have finished flowering and the leaf growth is strong. A good watering and shading if it's sunny and all will be well.
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Re: dividing Primula Johanna
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2010, 10:19:52 PM »
They'll be going in to shady troughs - and maybe wee bits will be offered. I'm looking for Peter Klein ;D
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