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Cutting back foliage
Having never grown Astrantia, Sanguisorba and Persicaria before...do I cut the foliage back to ground level or leave until spring?
Thanks for any help



  • Question asked on 14 Oct, 2011

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louise1
Louise1
 

I've always left them alone, i don't cut them back in spring because i don't see it benefits the plant.
Being herbaceous they'll die back naturally through the winter months.

15 Oct, 2011

scottish
Scottish
 

Thanks Louise - I kinda thought that but just wanted check :)

15 Oct, 2011

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