Re: Delphiniums - What to do now?

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• Subject: Re: Delphiniums - What to do now?
• From: "* <t*@ps.gen.nz>
• Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 21:52:02 +1100
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>.OK on to the question.
> 
> What to do with the Delphiniums now?
> 
> The stocks are dry with a little seeds left to collect.  Is there a
> proper way to cut back the stocks? Should I just break them off?

Cut them close to the ground. If you break them off you may damage 
the crown and make a mess of next years growth. Be nice to them.
  
>When is a good time to divide?

This is interesting isn't it. We want to multiply our plants so we 
divide them !!
I do not divide as our mild climate encourages disease. It is a far 
better practice for us to take cuttings in the spring...which we have 
just been doing. I have taken photos and will have some pics on the 
web page, I hope, soon. As for division, when is this normally done 
in the States. Feb / March or maybe early winter ?

> Where is my slug bait?

Where it is needed I hope.

> Do  you want free English Delphinium seeds? Join the Delphinium Society
> and you will receive 50 seeds.

And a great year book full of growing tips and wonderful pictures.


Terry Dowdeswell
18 Henderson Ave
Tuakau, New Zealand
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Terry@delphinium.co.nz
http://www.delphinium.co.nz
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