Hi there,
This is my first question on this site. Here goes:
OK, I took a gamble -- and lost. I'm renovating and I read that it's OK to split and transplant crocosmia. I was careful and moved them only a short distance, replanting within minutes and apologizing profusely for the inconvenience. I watered and fed a bit aftwards. However, I must have waited too long in the season, and the transplants now look like dried yellow palm fronds. Sadly, I must have blown it for this year's flowers, but I'm hoping someone will (PLEEEZE) tell me that they'll be back next year. Is there anything I can do to build these magnificant red beauties back up again?

Thanks in advance, kjr

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"To love what you do and feel it is worthwhile. . .
What could be more fun?"

Oh, thanks for the encouraging reply! One more question: Should I leave the stalks alone even though they are yellowing and dried out or can I cut them back now?

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"To love what you do and feel it is worthwhile. . .
What could be more fun?"

kjr

Dont panic.......YOu probably shocked them.
Transplanting and separating, shock some plants badly.. Give it time......

dodge

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''''Those who live in the Lord Never See Each Other For The Last Time!''''

Thought I'd add a (somewhat) happy update to my sad crocosmia story. I waited and did not cut back the yellow, dried-out, shocked transplants, hoping they might at least grab some nutrients for next year, and apologizing to them every time I walked by. Well, I'm pleased to report that a couple of them are actually squeezing out little pitiful-looking flowers! Hope this will give hope to others. These plants are not only gorgeous, but also fairly forgiving. Hoping they'll all come back next year. Good luck with summer gardens, all!

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"To love what you do and feel it is worthwhile. . .
What could be more fun?"

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