variegated hebe problem
 

It has some new shoots that are not variegated. All I can find by googling
is that someone says they just cut them off. Is this the best course of
action, or should I be treating the cause? Also, I have had it for 2 years,
and it has never flowered, in case this helps.

Bob

Bob Smith (UK) wrote:
It has some new shoots that are not variegated. All I can find by
googling is that someone says they just cut them off. Is this the
best course of action, or should I be treating the cause? Also, I
have had it for 2 years, and it has never flowered, in case this
helps.
Bob

Cut them off right at the base of the shoot where they sprout from a
variegated branch/stem, left alone they will take over as they are more
vigourous.

pk

Hi Bob - yes, cutting them off right at the base is the best thing to do. No further action need be done - just cut 'em off when you see them. It's quite common for some varigated plants to revert.
HP

"Hardy Perennial" wrote in
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Hi Bob - yes, cutting them off right at the base is the best thing to
do. No further action need be done - just cut 'em off when you see
them. It's quite common for some varigated plants to revert.
HP

Thanks all, been out and snipped the offending greenery.

I did notice some white fluff on the leaves. Would it be mould? I know you
can get mould killer for roses, but is it OK for other plants?

Bob

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"Hardy Perennial" wrote in
message ...

Hi Bob - yes, cutting them off right at the base is the best thing to
do. No further action need be done - just cut 'em off when you see
them. It's quite common for some varigated plants to revert.
HP

Thanks all, been out and snipped the offending greenery.

I did notice some white fluff on the leaves. Would it be mould? I know you
can get mould killer for roses, but is it OK for other plants?

That's where treating the cause is better. If it is mildew, it seems to
be worse if the plants are too dry.
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Kay
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