dividing Primula Johanna

[mark smyth]

I lefted this Primula Johanna today because I thought it only had three growing points. Over the winter it had three resting buds or whatever they are called. It has about 20 growing points. Should I divide the plant in to several growing points or singles?

[David Nicholson]

Mark, I wouldn't have thought this was a good time of year to divide Primulas. I usually do mine early to mid September when the weather is a little cooler and they enter a short period of growth prior to winter dormancy.

[mark smyth]

well, the plant is lifted now.

[Lvandelft]

Mark, unless you want to start a nursery, I would make not more than three pots out of this plant. Time is o.k. but keep them out of the sun!

[WimB]

Mark,

It's okay to divide it now. As long as you don't put it in the sun and as long as you don't let it dry out after dividing. I would keep some growing points together when you divide them... you'l have less loss and nicer plants that way.

[Lesley Cox]

I agree with Wim and Luit. I usually divide primulas with that type of growth, well into summer when they have finished flowering and the leaf growth is strong. A good watering and shading if it's sunny and all will be well.

[mark smyth]

They'll be going in to shady troughs - and maybe wee bits will be offered. I'm looking for Peter Klein