On Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:51:43 +0000, vsop wrote:

Last summer I planted a small Lavatera snip

My query.... how and when do I prune it ...... if at all ?

Advice would be much appreciated.

vsop.

Now and to the ground would be my advice if it's damaged. It will come
back all the healthier: they are well-nigh impossible to kill. YMMV.