RE:Daylilies- was- Where are You? I am here writing away
- Subject: RE:Daylilies- was- Where are You? I am here writing away
- From: "Donna " j*@prairieinet.net
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2003 09:13:19 -0500
Soak them? I doubt I could get this bunch out in one piece, let alone
lift it! It has been there for 5 years and is about 3-4 ft. Each one of
the four bunches are that size. It kinda got away from me.... and I am
afraid the bunches are going to meet by the end of this season. Would I
end up with all the same color daylily then?
Um-- was thinking of just sticking a shovel in the middle and attempt to
cut it.... and then lift a section out.... Is this how you do it Melis?
Donna
IL- where it feels like I moved to the south with the darn heat
lately.....
>
> Hello Donna
> >
> >
> >So to the daylily folks on the list. When is the best time to divide
> >them? I was thinking the fall when they are done blooming, but maybe
> >spring is better? Actually I was thinking of tomorrow, since they are
> >crowding out everything... but they are in bud or flowering here, so
> >that's not going to work.
>
> IF you use care, you can divide them in bloom. If I want to do it and
> preserve the scapes, I soak each clump , individually for 2-3 hours
> and then sit down and plan to get dirty as I gently pry the fans
> apart.
>
> I've seen some one wield a large knife and basically cut the root
> ball apart. It works, but I'd worry about introducing infection. Or
> cutting myself!
>
> I have divided and replanted from April until October. Just keep them
> watered!
> Cheryl
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