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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2008 22:34:08 GMT
I have one of these in the garden growing up a trellis and was wondering if i cut it too ground level in the autumn would it throw newshoots up in the spring or shall i cut it back in the spring . Its very fast growing and about 4 yrs old and i remember planting it fairly deep originally
Cheerz
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Post by Plocket on Aug 11, 2008 8:51:34 GMT
Cutting it that far back is probably too much for it Steve. Ideally you should cut back some of the plant and leave some of the stems. You can cut it back any time really although spring would be best. Remember that when you cut it back you'll lose flowers the following season.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2008 15:25:51 GMT
The reasons i want to cut it back are 1. Over the years it has built up layers and is about 2ft out from the trellis and i would like to retrain it and 2. It has only top growth and bare stems from about 5 ft above the ground. I have under planted it but im not happy with it
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2008 15:28:52 GMT
Thanks Plocket I grow it to block the view from one of the neighbours so loosing flowers isnt really a concern. i just dont want to kill it
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Post by Plocket on Aug 12, 2008 18:19:41 GMT
Well in that case I would suggest that you cut back the stems trying to leave a few leaves on the ends of each one. I don't actually grow an Armandii so can't speak from experience - I wouldn't know how it would respond to being cut back to the base - it might be absolutely fine |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2008 20:41:54 GMT
Cheers i might try it in the spring if i can remind meself  |
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