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By Mm1937

Dyfed, United Kingdom Gb

is it advisable to cut back lithodora when it becomes stragly


On plant Lithodora diffusa

  • Question asked on 10 Mar, 2010

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bulbaholic
Bulbaholic
 

Yes, cut it back hard. Many people grow a plant for a few years until it gets stragely then replace it with a new plant.

10 Mar, 2010

mm1937
Mm1937
 

thanks

10 Mar, 2010

fractal
Fractal
 

I agree, once a plant becomes established it starts producing underground stolons and sends new shoots up from these so cutting back is the thing to do.

10 Mar, 2010

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