Xela's Garden

In spring after all risk of severe frosts has passed cut back hard to within 30cm (12in) of ground level.
To prevent it from becoming straggly it's important to prune the previous year's flowered stems hard each spring.
After pruning apply a generous 5cm - 7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

In spring after all risk of severe frosts has passed cut back hard to within 30cm (12in) of ground level.
To prevent it from becoming straggly it's important to prune the previous year's flowered stems hard each spring, to within 5cm of old wood.
After pruning apply a generous 5cm - 7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

In spring after all risk of severe frosts has passed cut back hard to within 30cm (12in) of ground level.
To prevent it from becoming straggly it's important to prune the previous year's flowered stems hard each spring, to within 5cm of old wood.
After pruning apply a generous 5cm - 7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.