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Post by Rosie on Jun 30, 2011 16:19:56 GMT
There is a lovely dark leaved Weigela in the garden that has been neglected. I was wondering how hard you can cut them back? It flowered but nothing compared to what this shrub can produce. The plant has never been pruned by the looks of it and i would like to tidy it up a bit, it has finished flowering now so i know they are safe to prune, just don't know how much  ;D |
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Post by blossom on Jun 30, 2011 16:29:04 GMT
We had a neglected one in the garden when we moved here.We cut it very hard back and it didn't flower the next year, since then it has been fine  |
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Post by Fractal on Jun 30, 2011 16:46:49 GMT
Follow back down the stems that have flowered to any point of strong new growth and prune up to that. These new shoots currently growing will flower next year.
If no sign of any significant vigorous new shoots, prune half the stems half back and leave the best of the rest with perhaps just the tips tidied up if need be. This will encourage at least some new growth. Feed with a high potash fertiliser too which should help toughen up any soft late growth for the coming winter and of course it will also help flowers for next year.
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Post by Geranium on Jun 30, 2011 18:09:41 GMT
Oh dear - that reminds me that I've got mine to do! Pruning is not my favourite occupation.  |
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Post by Rosie on Jul 1, 2011 8:22:06 GMT
Follow back down the stems that have flowered to any point of strong new growth and prune up to that. These new shoots currently growing will flower next year. If no sign of any significant vigorous new shoots, prune half the stems half back and leave the best of the rest with perhaps just the tips tidied up if need be. This will encourage at least some new growth. Feed with a high potash fertiliser too which should help toughen up any soft late growth for the coming winter and of course it will also help flowers for next year. Thanks Steve, there is quite a lot of new growth, it was lovely when in flower but it really was negelcted. |
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Post by Louise on Jul 6, 2011 6:59:49 GMT
Oh dear - that reminds me that I've got mine to do! Pruning is not my favourite occupation. I love doing it, the harder the better  The results of a prune are always so worthwhile because the whole plant (any) comes alive after. |
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Post by Geranium on Jul 6, 2011 8:52:52 GMT
You're welcome to hone your skills here any time, Louise! ;D Hmmm.. there are two Weigelas, a large Kolkwitzia, a Philadelphus, and for tomorrow, the Spiraeas could do with a prune. lol. ;D  |
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Post by Rosie on Jul 6, 2011 11:23:49 GMT
I quite like pruning too, and dead heading, i find it quite theraputic  |
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Post by blossom on Jul 6, 2011 12:20:01 GMT
I HATE deadheading |
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Post by Rosie on Jul 6, 2011 14:34:30 GMT
I HATE deadheading Shall i come and do yours for you Blossom ;D |
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Post by grindle on Jul 6, 2011 14:59:37 GMT
I quite like pruning too, and dead heading, i find it quite theraputic ;D so do I |
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Post by Rosie on Jul 6, 2011 15:29:10 GMT
I quite like pruning too, and dead heading, i find it quite theraputic ;D so do I It's nice just ambling round the garden picking bits off, very peaceful and relaxing ;D Untill the midgies start to bite and a bee gets caught in your hair, then you trip over something and jab yourself on rose thorns ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by grindle on Jul 6, 2011 16:30:45 GMT
or you have to keep chasing a dog because he's eating something, stealing something or wanting to dig holes where he shouldn't ;D ;D
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Post by Rosie on Jul 6, 2011 16:32:19 GMT
or you have to keep chasing a dog because he's eating something, stealing something or wanting to dig holes where he shouldn't ;D ;D You love him to bits though ;D ;D |
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Post by grindle on Jul 6, 2011 16:34:13 GMT
 when he's asleep ;D
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