Hi there,

I have a small privet hedge at the front of my house which when grown
will give me a little privacy from the street.

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!

Hope you can help!

Thanks

Simon

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.
|
| 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 ....


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

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


In article ,
Simon writes:
|
| I have a small privet hedge at the front of my house which when grown
| will give me a little privacy from the street.
|
| 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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On 13 May, 10:14, mogga wrote:
On 13 May 2008 07:59:35 GMT, (Nick Maclaren) wrote:







In article ,
Simon writes:
|
| I have a small privet hedge at the front of my house which when grown
| will give me a little privacy from the street.
|
| 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.

On May 13, 10:16 am, Ornata wrote:
On 13 May, 10:14, mogga wrote:



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



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.

It may be unpleasant to you, but is attractive to bees, butterflies
and hoverflies, which is a much better reason not to get rid of the
flowers at all.