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Post by Geranium on Feb 10, 2011 17:00:05 GMT
One of my Sorbus sorbaria 'Sem' shrubs seems to be taking a walk - The new shoots are coming up 1) about 6" away from the parent, 2) about the same, and 3) about 18" away.  These are the two small shoots 6" away  And this is the further one - I was shocked to see how tall it is! Has anyone had this experience with this shrub walking? I know that Sorbus do - but was told that 'little brother' was better behaved. How should I remove the errant shoots please? |
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 10, 2011 17:24:36 GMT
Crikey  ....I'll have to look at mine...tomorrow...its to dark to see now  |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 10, 2011 17:40:30 GMT
How old is yours, Lou? This one went in in June 2009. Hmmm... I didn't check the others! As you say, it's too dark now.  |
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Post by Louise on Feb 10, 2011 18:01:18 GMT
I gave Lou hers and the main parent it came from was always sending up new plants.
Esther had one too.
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Post by Geranium on Feb 10, 2011 18:08:38 GMT
How do you get rid of the shoots, Louise?
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Post by lesley on Feb 10, 2011 18:37:57 GMT
One of my Sorbus sorbaria 'Sem' shrubs seems to be taking a walk - The new shoots are coming up 1) about 6" away from the parent, 2) about the same, and 3) about 18" away. These are the two small shoots 6" away And this is the further one - I was shocked to see how tall it is! Has anyone had this experience with this shrub walking? I know that Sorbus do - but was told that 'little brother' was better behaved. How should I remove the errant shoots please? Mine also did this Geranium but it was in a pot, it's now been planted in the garden, shall have to have a look tomorrow to see if there's any babies. Why carn't you plant the babies else where in the garden. |
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Post by esther on Feb 10, 2011 18:46:47 GMT
I will have a look at mine tomorrow ,too  |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 10, 2011 18:51:13 GMT
Lesley, I will dig around and see if they have any roots, but do 'suckers' have any?
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Post by floydie on Feb 10, 2011 18:53:30 GMT
One of my Sorbus sorbaria 'Sem' shrubs seems to be taking a walk - The new shoots are coming up 1) about 6" away from the parent, 2) about the same, and 3) about 18" away. These are the two small shoots 6" away And this is the further one - I was shocked to see how tall it is! Has anyone had this experience with this shrub walking? I know that Sorbus do - but was told that 'little brother' was better behaved. How should I remove the errant shoots please? I think i have some of them coming out  or something that looks allot like them. |
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Post by seaburn on Feb 10, 2011 19:17:44 GMT
yes suckers do have roots. initial small ones but they will have roots by now as they are at least in their second year.
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Post by Louise on Feb 10, 2011 19:18:37 GMT
I don't know of any way to stop the suckers from coming up, they'll be all over the immediate vicinity.
I just kept pulling them off from the base area.
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Post by Lou78W on Feb 10, 2011 19:29:09 GMT
The one Louise sent me is about 2 years old? |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 10, 2011 21:28:05 GMT
If it's not tipping it down again tomorrow, I'll have a dig around. Obviously I'll pot them up if they do have roots! ( More plants for the plant stall.  ) |
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Post by floydie on Feb 10, 2011 21:55:12 GMT
If it's not tipping it down again tomorrow, I'll have a dig around. Obviously I'll pot them up if they do have roots! ( More plants for the plant stall. ) First dibs as the most in need  . ;D. |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 10, 2011 22:16:42 GMT
Haha - you'll have to come to my open days then! ;D ;D
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....I'll have to look at mine...tomorrow...its to dark to see now 
or something that looks allot like them.
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