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Old 12-05-2015, 04:52 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On 12/05/2015 14:20, Malcolm Race wrote:
I have some naturalsid bulbs which finished flowering 2-3weeka agoI hve
grown them in this place for about 10 years and have always wondered if
there is a rule og thumb as to when it is time to cut the tops off. They
are looking very untidy because of the recent strong winds

Any suggestions?


Resist the temptation to tidy them up or you will have a poorer display
next year. The bulb needs to feed and the top growth die back naturally.

I leave mine as long as possible though I do chop the seed heads off.

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