Taking basal cuttings is a great way to increase your stock of perennials like lupins, delphiniums and achillea. Just take a clean sharp knife and cut away some of the new growth that shoots up at the edges of the crown. Remove the material at or just below ground level so you take a small part of the previous year's growth as well. Plant the cuttings in new, dampened compost and cover with a clear bag for a few days to reduce transpiration loss. Your cutting should root in 4-6 weeks and be ready to plant in a couple of months time. Just protect from slugs and snails!
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