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When is the best time to divide a clump of Nerine bowdenii please?

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When, and how, is the best time to divide a clump of Nerine bowdenii please? These are sprouting foliage already (1st March).


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I'd be tempted to do it now but try to disturb the roots as little as possible.

1 Mar, 2021

 

Thanks Sbg. I have read that they may be divided in the Autumn, while they are dormant, but others suggest doing so in the Spring!

2 Mar, 2021

 

ideally in the autumn but as they are just starting off they should settle again. I have moved them in mid summer too when the leaves have gone over but before the flowe emerge. then I also made sure that the clumps were gently teased apart as there were roots present.

2 Mar, 2021

 

Thanks again Sbg, I shall divide them up this week.

2 Mar, 2021

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