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Old 22-05-2012, 06:27 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Cutting Mums back

On May 22, 1:08*pm, Nanzi wrote:
When is the right time to do that for fullness and not falling over with blooms? Mine are over a foot tall and look spindly already. I'm in Delaware right in the middle of the peninsula zone 7. TIA


I have always heard and followed the fourth of July rule. Let them
grow until the fourth and then cut them back for a fall bloom.
MJ