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Originally Posted by David Hill
On 29/04/2014 15:38, Nick Maclaren wrote:
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Hellyjay wrote:
I'm new to this site and need a little help...
I have a jasmine that I inherited when I moved in, it previously was a
huge clump that trailed down a wall which was in shade so I have dragged
the heavy clump in the opposite direction to where it will get more
sun.
Does that make sense?
Anyway, it has now exposed all the lower stems which are completely
bare, I wouldn't mind but it's about 2 foot long and looks awful, the
top 2 foot is fine and bursting with flowers.
My question is, now I have exposed the lower part to more light will
this part naturally now grow new leaves?
Should I give it a good feed to encourage more growth?
Yes, give it a feed, but I would recommend cutting out 1/3 of its
oldest stems each year until it has regenerated (and perhaps after
that). If it is the yellow, scentless one that flowers in winter,
do it after flowering. If it is a summer-flowering one, do it in
winter or early spring.
Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
If it's Summer flowering or the red Jasminum beesianum, then I'd cut it
all down after flowering, it should start to re-sprout in a few weeks
and give you ripe enough material to go through the winter, depending
where in the UK you are.
But if in doubt then cut out half this year, and the rest next year. |
Sorry for the delay in the replies but internet has been playing up...
Thanks for all the replies it has really helped.
It has white and pink flowers so think it is the summer variety so if I give it a good hair cut and a feed hopefully the brown lower stems will start to get new buds?
I just hope it doesn't sulk as the first and last time I give it a trim the leaves turned brown! Is this supposed to happen?
Thanks once again for all your swift replies.