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Would you divide this Lupin?

Cheryl7Cheryl7 Posts: 18

Hi all! I am very much a new gardener and would love to know your thoughts on whether or not to divide this 3 year old Lupin or should I leave it another year? Also when is the best time to divide?.Thanks! 

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 16,685

    Lupins never last very long with me. They  usually come true from seed, so if you want more I would take some seeds off and sow them singly in 3inch pots next spring. From an early sowing they will often flower the first year.

  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 21,710

    I would sow seed as well. Don't think you can divide lupins as they don't like root disturbance and I think they have a tap root.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 13,705

    Virtually impossible to divide. Either sow seed or take cuttings in early spring.

    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 13,705

    I stand corrected. Thankyou Verdun you learn something new everyday.

    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
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  • Cheryl7Cheryl7 Posts: 18

    Hi everyone - thanks for all your comments (and sorry for the sideways photo - oops). 

    I think I will try some cuttings and collect some seeds as well. And I might even try and divide it next year just to see what happens. As usual you have been a huge help! image 

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