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- Make one of two make three ... Larkspur multiply by division
- Root fibrous to nodular
- Procedure when dividing depending on the root
- Divide Delphinium - this is how you proceed
- Only transplant outer sections
- Tips & Tricks
If possible, share your delphinium on a cloudy day
Make one of two make three ... Larkspur multiply by division
Larkspur (the gardener calls the perennial shrub also "Delphinium") is a very large and variety-rich plant family, which is counted among the buttercup plants (Ranunculaceae). The popular garden plant can be propagated via cuttings, by sowing - whereby many delphiniums even sow themselves - as well as quite simply over division.
Root fibrous to nodular
The appearance of the root systems depends on the type of larkspur. Some knight spurs form more fibrous root systems, while others, especially the more early flowering varieties, develop bulbous roots. The sturdy upright shoots lignify at the base and carry only a few leaves. The latter also become smaller and smaller towards the top.
Procedure when dividing depending on the root
How you exactly do the parting of the eyrie depends on the nature of it. Root tubers are split with a sharp knife or with the spade, while shreds with fine fiber roots are best broken carefully by hand. Finally, as few roots as possible should be damaged to facilitate the growth of the sub-plant later.
Divide Delphinium - this is how you proceed
Like many perennials, the delphiniums can be easily and easily propagated by division. At the same time older specimens are drastically rejuvenated by this measure. Knight spurs usually tolerate sharing very well and grow quickly again.
Only transplant outer sections
Important: The vigorous parts of the delphinium are located at the outer edges of the nest. The inner parts are mostly verkahlt and are not suitable for propagation. They are therefore better placed on the compost.
Tips & Tricks
"If the sky is gray in gray, the weather fits exactly for transplanting," it says in Austrian. In fact, plants should not be planted, moved or shared on a hot day in bright sunshine. To make it easier for the young lark spur to grow and protect it from dehydration, it is best to do the division on a dull or even rainy day.