Multiply Your Coreopsis: A Guide to Plant Division

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Want more cheerful coreopsis blooms? Learn the easy technique of plant division to multiply your existing coreopsis for free!

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The best time to divide coreopsis is in spring or early fall, every 2-3 years to maintain robustness.

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Carefully dig up an established coreopsis plant.

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Gently separate the clump into smaller sections, ensuring each section has a healthy root system and some shoots.

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Plant the divided sections in well-draining soil at the same depth they were growing before.

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Water them well after planting.

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