On 13 May, 10:14, mogga wrote:
On 13 May 2008 07:59:35 GMT, (Nick Maclaren) wrote:







In article ,
Simon writes:
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| I have a small privet hedge at the front of my house which when grown
| will give me a little privacy from the street.
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| I planted it 3 years ago and this year it's really taken off - growth
| is about 30cm so far. I've notice that it's going to flower very soon
| - if I remove the fowers before it's finished flowering, will it
| stimulate more growth? I seem to recall seeing somethg about removing
| flowers on a privet to prolong it's growth!

To some extent, yes - flowers and fruit always take energy from
growth. *However, don't worry if you don't manage it ....

Unless you're allergic to the pollen.
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The flowers have a most unpleasant, sickly scent, which is another
reason to get rid of them.