Fall Planting Perennials Patricia Lust HOVMG September 18, 2008.
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Perennials: Advantages of Spring Planting
• Plants are in bloom.– You can see what
you are getting.
• More things are available.
• Everyone is in the mood for planting.
Lamium
Perennials: Advantages of Fall Planting
• Ideal Conditions– Moisture
• More rainfall
– Warm Soil• Root growth
– Cool Air• Less wilting & shock
– Shorter Days• No heat stress
– Fewer Pests
Potentilla
Perennials: Advantages of Fall Planting
• Other Factors– Root Growth
• Well established by hot weather
– Convenience• Jump start on the
busy season
– Planning• Plant perennials and
bulbs together
– BargainsHeliopsis
Dividing Your Perennials
• It’s Time When…– Plants outgrow their
assigned space– Tight clumps result in
diminished blooms– Dead space occupies
the center of the clumpDayliliesDaylily
Dividing Your Perennials
• Dig deep - all the way around plant
• Divide by hand, knife or spade
• Each division - 2-5 strong shoots
• More roots than shoots• Cut back about half the
height• Replant promptly
MonardaMonarda
Dividing Your Perennials
• Iris (Rhizomes) – break into small
sections, discard old rhizomes
• Strawberries (Stolon)
• Liatris (Corms) – cut into sections,
each with 2-3 buds
Mazus
Dividing Your Perennials
• Daylilies – gently pull apart the
distinct sections
• Hostas and other perennials
– cut apart leaving several shoots in each section
• Strays– dig up and transplant or
pot them up
HostaHosta
Propagating the Treasures in your Garden
• Dig them up• Divide them• Pot them up (or plant them in your
own garden)
• Water until they go dormant (or until they are well established in your garden)
• Wait for spring• Bring them to the
Plant Sale!!!!!!Achiliea
Overwinter Plants in Pots
• Keep in trenches.• Mulch - not to cover
plants.• Keep in the garden
or on the patio.• Take the winter off.• Bring them to the
Plant Sale!!!!!! PhysostegiaPhysostegia