Yukka thing?

Hi all.......Any advice or pointers are much appreciated.
I have tried to upload several snaps in one hit but I must be doing something wrong somewhere.
I shall have to do one pic to one question/problem.....
I have this large “yukka thing” and have googled and googled to no avail. I have seen them growing all around Cornwall but its the one in my garden that is too big for my liking. Would anyone know the name? and how easy would it be to “ get shot”....

 

Phormium.

 

It'll take some digging to get rid, but not hard. These are one of my fave plants for structure

 

Yes a Phormium ,
not hard to divide ,you just need a sharp shovel .

 

wow that was quick reply. Thank you. I now just did a successful google!......If the garden was proper huge I think it would be ok but its a tad too big. So should I chop to ground level then dig?.....

 

I didnt even think about dividing it. Does seem a shame to chop it if another garden would like it. Perhaps I should post a note on a freecycle site I belong to.

 

Welcome to Gardeners Corner

It might be an anti spam thing on the board that won't let you post multiple pics till you've made more posts.

 

I would divide it and offer it for sale, OR if you do want to get shut, then offer it for free so that the people who want it do the hard work, ie, dig........

 

Yes I will post on freecycle and if anyone wants it they can dig it out. I couldnt ask for money as I didnt pay for it but thank you for advice.
Question 2, To the right of the Phormium(woohoo know the name) there are 3 Camelias which I like but not where they are. Would I be able to move them to the back of the garden? and if so would I have to chop them right back?

 

Re the Camellias, they tend to like a bit of shade, so it would depend on the which way the border faces as to whether they would like it or not.

You don't need to cut them back - they can be transplanted as is. Autumn is the time to do it, so you can do them now. Have a look here for more info and here for instructions on how to move an established shrub

 

If you like Phormiums there are many coloured varieties, red, Yellow, purple etc, some are a lot smaller than yours and may suit the area better.