Re: SIB: Dividing, water sources

R. Dennis Hager wrote:
> 
> Julie Finn inquires about dividing Siberians. Siberians are a little
> tempermental about bloom when they are divided into small divisions.
> They are a great border plant and the decision to divide for me is based
> more on personal taste than horticultural correctness. When I am sharing
> plants with friends (doesn't help the nurserymen) I just cut a pie wedge
> from a clump and backfill with soil. I remember cutting big wedges out
> of 'Super Ego' for a friend as he looked on in horror. His wife said
> "Dennis, you're too generous. My husband would never massacre one of his
> plants for anyone." In my feeble opinion, all I was doing was giving it
> room to grow. The next season, you couldn't tell it had been touched. So
> Julie, if your tastes dictate that clumps should be of similar size,
> then for you across the Chesapeake, you should lift and divide in late
> summer. If you want lots of plants, cut them down to 4 fan divisions.
> Cut foliage back to 4-6 inches and replant immediately. Keep them wet.
> Otherwise, just go at it with a sharp spade and cut wedges out to
> replant.
> 
> Patti's problem with pH on her limestone bluff is not easy. As an
> alternative to hauling water as Celia suggests, how about catching
> rainwater? Just locate that toy pool loaded with Siberians by the down
> spout.
> 
> R. Dennis Hager
> on Delmarva, where pH is low and water is plentiful.


Hi Dennis --  This message has been very helpful to me.  I have alot of
dividing to do this summer, and now perhaps I can do it the right way,
Thanks--
Rima   terra@catskill.net
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