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When to split geraniums...

Janie BJanie B Posts: 878
in Garden design
Sorry if this has already been covered...

Just a quick query, I have lots of lovely Rozanne in pots. They've been in for a couple of years now, and I'd like to split them. Is it best to do it now as they become dormant, or wait till I see new growth in spring? Many thanks. 
Lincolnshire

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  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,361
    If I can latch on to this, how does one do it?  'Management' has a couple of pots full that she'd like to split and I haven't a clue.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 52,027
    Geraniums can really be split anytime, even in summer if you can keep them in suitable conditions.
    Just tip out the pots and pull apart, or use a knife or similar to divide into viable pieces. Pot up, cut back, water, and leave them somewhere out of full sun etc. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,736
    An old bread knife is the perfect tool to use as @Fairygirl describes ✅ 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Janie BJanie B Posts: 878
    Thanks, guys, much appreciated! X

    Lincolnshire
  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,361
    Yes.  Info duly passed o
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