how to prune an echium

I bought an echium last year after seeing them on a recent visit to cornwall. however, mine seems to have gone very bushy and not flowering. can anybody suggest what to do or how to cut it back.


On plant Echium pininana

Asked on 16 Jul, 2008 by

marla
Marla

Location: United Kingdom Gb

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ken_bonsor
Ken_bonsor
 

Cut the dead flowers (if any) off during summer and prune back hard in autumn to keep its shape. These plants don't grow well in pots as their 2-3m high and 1-2m wide frame needs to be kept within a spacious garden bed.

16 Jul, 2008

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