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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2007 20:43:15 GMT
Hiya folks
Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on when to hard prune a lavatera? Getting a big straggly and out of control.
Thanks in advance
DG
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 12, 2007 21:52:56 GMT
Hi Drunkenone, I'd cut it back by half this year, then when you see new growth further back on the stem come springtime, cut it back to there.  |
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Post by purplejulia on Aug 12, 2007 21:58:43 GMT
Hi WT! How is the weather in Glasgow? Is the sky clear enough for the meteors we are prmosed this evening? BTW I love lavateras, Ihad them in my previous garden, but they do get out of hand if not pruned back. I now have a large garden so will consider them.
Purpleone
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Post by JennyWrenn on Aug 13, 2007 5:30:49 GMT
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Post by JennyWrenn on Aug 13, 2007 5:32:06 GMT
I cut mine back when they have finished flowering - one of the best shrubs around for fast growing and covering up eyesores in the garden - one this year, instead of bending over, has grown upright and must be well over 7 ft tall - instead of being a bushy shrub it has become a small tree ;D Another is helping to keep the sweet peas steady  |
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Post by Weeterrier on Aug 13, 2007 11:58:16 GMT
Hi WT! How is the weather in Glasgow? Is the sky clear enough for the meteors we are prmosed this evening? BTW I love lavateras, Ihad them in my previous garden, but they do get out of hand if not pruned back. I now have a large garden so will consider them. Purpleone Purpleone, don't be silly! Stopped raining indeed! Of course not  But I am getting on with my bags  So no chance of spotting the meteors, which was really disappointing. I would have loved that. I see you are in the Diggit rather often. Are you a lush, dear lady? ;D |
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Post by purplejulia on Aug 13, 2007 13:37:19 GMT
Weeone, had a google word "lush" having asked older boy what is was and he didn't know! I know I do like my red wine but it is vwines on special offer bought from supermarkets! I didn't see any meteors in London even though we a had sunny weather here. Too much light pollution and impatience; not preparation to suffer a crick in my neck in order to see a few flashes of light. The south is going to be grim from now on apparently, so maybe you will have some sunnier intervals now. I am often in the Diggit, by the way, waiting for a virtual knight in shining armour. No comment.   I am more of a night bird than you. I had a fun afternoon yesterday, seeing a band called The Men they couldn't hang. They did some Irish rebel songs. One of my favourites Willie McBride. The fiddle player that joined them I knew, because I used to see him play with the Hank Wangford Band. I'm sure you wil have heard of them. I used to go and see them over 20 years ago. Don't think I'll be seeing any meteors this evening. Back to laveteras, I think I will get a couple to cover my next door neighbours unsightly fence and wilderness of a garden. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2007 19:32:07 GMT
DG
Lavatera's are thugs and will take over the world. Do yourself a favour and dig it out now !! Got rid of mine earlier this year. Best thing I've done in the garden in ages.
FA
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Post by jean on Aug 13, 2007 20:57:42 GMT
Have had Lavatera in previous gardens when I have wanted to fill a lage space in a relatively short time, which they are great for. Found though, that they are not very long lived, maybe 3/4 years before they turn woody and get past their best then its an absolute b****r to dig the roots out. I do like them - only in other peoples gardens Reckon a half prune in autumn to stop wind damage is a good idea and then again in spring. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2007 21:29:14 GMT
Many thanks everyone! |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Aug 14, 2007 6:33:16 GMT
Yes u r right JLottie mine only last at the most 3 years but I have never found digging the roots out a problem - the wood becomes very brittle after a while
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But I am getting on with my bags 
