On 01/01/2014 21:12, Nick Maclaren wrote:
In article ,
Emery Davis wrote:
On Wed, 01 Jan 2014 18:20:26 +0000, Spider wrote:

Yes, I actually killed one by pruning a new plant back. I guess it
didn't have the roots to get it going again. So I agree, give it a
couple of years. Once established you can cut it back to the ground if
you want.

What I'm not sure of is whether or not it is stem-rooting, which would
allow deeper planting and, probably, more stem production. Does anyone
here know?

They are indeed. Should be no problem planting it deep. Very easy to
root cuttings or just dig up a rooted stem. We're filling in an empty
section of hedge with plants obtained this way.

Thanks, everybody, for the advice. I shall now go offline, as I
am going skiing - I am probably the slowest parallel skier on the
slopes, but hope to get some sun! UK winters do not suit me :-(


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.




Enjoy the skiing, but wear a helmet. I understand it can be very
dangerous :~(. Take care.

--
Spider.
On high ground in SE London
gardening on heavy clay