"David" wrote in message
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Hi,
Apologies in advance for what will be a very basic question for most!!
Several months back I planted several shrubs including Mahonia media charity
after receiving advice from this newsgroup. All are doing reasonably well.
From the advice label I am aware that after flowering that I am meant to
remove "3-4 inches of each leaf rosette". Does this mean that I cut each
flower spike which would probably mean cutting back so that only 1 or 2
inches are left! Also I note that a few of the leaves have some "rust" on
them. I can't see any obvious nasties. How do I treat this? I have included
a link to a few photos,

regards,
David
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I'd not prune them at all !
Though I suppose it might make it bush out. They don't grow very quickly though,
so I'd wait a year or two.
Sorry - no idea about the rust.
Jenny