Aster

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
gardenerinct (Zone 6a) Jun 12, 2014

What is wrong with my aster? It's 3yrs old. Is the dying center telling me that it needs to be divided? Thanks.

Thumbnail by gardenerinct
Post #9866173
Quote
WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Jun 14, 2014

I would agree with you, dig the whole clump up carefully, pull, rip, or use knife to chop the clump apart with good roots attached to each part, then check the soil, add humus / manure to planting hole and soil surrounding the new area, water well and keep an eye on the plant as it can suffer from shock for several days after such treatment.
Most Perennials need separated and divided up after about 3-4 years and this allows the soil to be rejuvenated and manure add or fed

The plants take on a new lease of life, some Perennials like some of the Iris family require the dead or dying middle to be removed as it slows down the reproduction stage, others like Poppies need the clumps reduced to allow more root expansion and feed / manure added.

Hope this helps you out a little.
Kindest Regards.
WeeNel.

Post #9868048
Quote
gardenerinct (Zone 6a) Jun 16, 2014

Thanks WeeNel.

Post #9869254
Quote
WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Jun 16, 2014

Welcome, good luck and have a good gardening season.
Best Regards.
WeeNel

Post #9869470
Quote
Cville_Gardener Clarksville, TN(Zone 7a) Jun 16, 2014

Yes, the plant needs to be divided but it does look very good and healthy, gardenerinct.

Post #9869473
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Beginner Gardening Threads

Go to all Beginner Gardening threads
BACK TO TOP