By Christine67
North Yorkshire,
United Kingdom 
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to lift and separate Autumn Crocus now please? (late Nov) If not can you tell me when the best time to do it please...Thanks
24 Nov, 2012
Answers
Yes, it is possible but not advisable. They have just flowered but have not really died back. At the moment the bulbs are putting their roots down into the soil to replenish energy used by the flowers. Do as SBG suggests and divide after the leaves have died back when they really go dormant.
24 Nov, 2012
Oh thanks so much Seaburngirl and Bulbaholic.....I will leave it 'till after the leaves have died back....(hopefully better weather then!)
24 Nov, 2012
cant be much worse can it?
25 Nov, 2012
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