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Plant divisions

>The best time to divide hostas (perrenials in general) is early spring,
>know. spring showers and spring temperatures are great. Summer temperatures
>are higher, more care for the divsions, making sure they get enough
>water.happy gardening.  chris

I would expand on Chris' response here. Spring blooming perennials can to
be divided in the Fall, especially in warmer climates. The plants have time
to establish roots before any really cold weather hits, and are ready to
bloom in the Spring.

Fall blooming perennials can be divided in the Spring before it gets too
hot, and then be ready to put on a show at their proper time.

I believe the rule of thumb is to divide perennials in the opposite season
from their bloom time.

Cindy in TX
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>> From: Alvin L. Neller <alneller@nh.ultranet.com>
>> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
>> Subject: Hosta : plant divisions
>> Date: Monday, April 20, 1998 11:50 AM
>>
>>   I have about 100 hosta plants that are quite healthy and emerging with
>> their leaves at present here in New Hampshire.  I did some plant
>divisions
>> in the mid summer time frame last year.   They were very successful.
>>
>>         My question is, what is the optimum time of year for doing the
>root
>> divisions for hostas?
>>
>>                                 Al Neller
>>
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