Wondering what this is and what to do with it?

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  1. Triffid

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    Hi all,

    Can someone tell me what this is and now that the flowers are dying - what do I do with it?


    1. Will it flower again this year if I pluck off the heads?
    2. It looks untidy in the garden - can I move it or spread it about?
    3. I presume it's a Perennial?
     

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    Polyanthus? Yes its a perennial
     
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      looks like quite a large clump - yes you can divide up into individual plants - this will spread them out and give em all a bit more room for next year

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        Hi Triffid, they look like Primroses to me.. Yes they are dying back now but they are a perennial so will be back next year.. They do look a rather cramped clump.. I would defo dig them up & split them off into smaller plants & plant elsewhere in your garden for next year.. You will need to water them after transplant to get them to put their roots down again for next year.. :WINK1: Good Luck..
         
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