Hebe - Pruning
I have a hebe (Autumn Beauty I think) which has become lanky and has no
leaves at its base. It does have lots of leaves at the top and loads of flowers in late summer/autumn. Also, the plant is flopping over my lawn and has killed the grass beneath it. So, it looks like this plant needs a severe cutting back. Will it grow back if I cut it really hard? Will I lose this year's flowers? When should I actually cut it back? Thanks. |
Hebe - Pruning
"Jack" wrote in a message: I have a hebe (Autumn Beauty I think) which has become lanky and has no leaves at its base. It does have lots of leaves at the top and loads of flowers in late summer/autumn. Also, the plant is flopping over my lawn and has killed the grass beneath it. So, it looks like this plant needs a severe cutting back. Will it grow back if I cut it really hard? Will I lose this year's flowers? When should I actually cut it back? ------------ Jack, as your hebe has grown lanky, you should cut it hard back in April there-by encouraging new shoots to grow from the base. Do you remember to dead-head after it has flowered? Rufus |
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