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Dividing Miscanthus
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Posted by gamekeeper N.H. (My Page) on Fri, Sep 14, 07 at 20:40
| I have a huge Miscanthus which has taken a donut shape I have read about.My son in law would like to have some should I do it now or wait for dormancy.How many sections should I take off it is 8-10 years and very big and vigorous. |
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RE: Dividing Miscanthus
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| I believe you can chop it up as you like, but you should wait until after winter. |
RE: Dividing Miscanthus
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- Posted by donn_ 7a, GSB, LI, NY (My Page) on
Sat, Sep 15, 07 at 6:33
| The inner perimeter of the 'donut' is the oldest part of the crown, and will be the next to die, divided or not. Try to avoid it, and take your divisions from the outer perimeter. Do it in spring, just as the grass is showing it's first signs of life, as Noki suggests. How many divisions depends on the size clump you have, and the size clumps you want to end up with. You could go as small as just a couple of inches in diameter. |
RE: Dividing Miscanthus
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| Thanks for the info and instruction it is appreciated. |
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