Garden Q&A: Should I divide and move plants in summer?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions    
Some flowers, like irises, are best divided immediately after flowering, while aquilegias and primulas can also be shifted in early summer. File picture

Some flowers, like irises, are best divided immediately after flowering, while aquilegias and primulas can also be shifted in early summer. File picture

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 - 19:07
Peter Dowdall

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Can I still divide and move plants in summer, or is it too risky?

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