Part 4: Propagation by division and bulb scaling
2. Propagation by division
Division = splitting a plant into several pieces, each piece containing some roots, a section of crown and some stems or leaves. This is a suitable method for herbaceous perennials.
This method is quite straight forward and has a high success rate. Fewer plants can be made per stock plant than by other methods such as root, leaf or stem cuttings, but this method can be used for herbaceous perennials which cannot be easily propagated in those ways or in circumstances where only a few new plants are required.
Have a go at dividing a plant and potting up or planting out the splits. Any herbaceous perennial with several shoots will do, including grasses.
Do some research online about the best plants to propagate by division. Make a note of any favourites that you would like to try to propagate by division in the future.