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Post by magrich on Aug 28, 2006 22:01:42 GMT
can anyone please tell me, should my red robin be green at this time of year? I don't know wether to cut it back a bit or leave it . any advice gratefully taken.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2006 19:58:52 GMT
Well.....I have one of those.
I believe if you prune it hard back in Spring and late Summer that the new growth is red.
I have decided that now is a bit late to prune mine although it is getting dark green now. I live in a very windy and exposed area which is why I am not cutting it back again, but it would make the lovely new red growth if I did.
I am sure there are people who can tell you more, and maybe they will tell me that I can still prune mine. I keep walking past it and wondering, because they really don't look all that inspiring as green specimens do they.
Wx
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2006 13:50:26 GMT
Mine is red at the moment  |
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Post by Spruance on Sept 8, 2006 22:43:06 GMT
Mine is largely green at the moment but is just starting to produce new red shoots again.
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Post by beejay on Sept 10, 2006 15:29:23 GMT
I tend to prune mine whenever the leaves are green because it is just the young foliage that has the lovely red tinge to it. However I don't think I would do it at this time of year because I don't think it would produce more new shoots. Providing it is not going to look awful if you cut it back now & it does not shoot you could give it a go. If you do, give it a good feed & water to encourage new growth. Mine is green by the way.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2006 20:18:57 GMT
Thank you. I have mine in a pretty exposed spot and I don't have a lot of luck with pruning anyway, so will wait until the Spring.
Wx
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Post by magrich on Sept 19, 2006 22:07:52 GMT
sorry for delay in replying.........I have been 'helping' my son and his family to move house. Thanks for all the advice, since I am in 'the frozen north' I will wait til spring. I do get carried away with secateurs and loppers!!
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