Splitting Sanquisorbas ?

@Verdun , question is from the Dahlia thread . Thought it better to start a new post.
My sanquisorba is just starting to show . Is it possible to split it now , or should I wait until Autumn as it goes dormant ?
TIA

 

Hello Harry
Which variety? How big?
I have divided Red Thunder, Pink Elephant, Pink Tanna and others last autumn. Both in the ground and in 3 or 5 litre pots and growing like mad.
I think now is an ideal time cos they will recover quickly with plenty of time to summer flowering

 

Hi Verdun , not a clue on the type. Bought it last July after seeing one in a planter and taking photo below . So I presume its a pink something

 

Hakusanensis type Harry....hope spelling is correct. Looks like Lilac Squirrel. Gorgeous plant ...foliage as well as flowers....from mid summer to autumn
If mine and it was bought only last year I would keep this one intact and divide it in September. Reason is it has a more chunky root system than other sanguisorbas so best left a tad longer

 

Think that the best advice to leave to the end of the season . Hakusanensis type is a right mouthful ! Lilac Squirrel will do me . Thanks for your help on this .

 

You're welcome Harry