Question From:
Juliet Klauer in Arawata , Vic Victoria
Nature of problem:
Hebe l don’t know type however it has burgundy foliage with pink flowers it’s a beautiful Bush however is planted along walkway and desperately needs cutting back l don’t know if this is possible now and how much can l cut back and how?
Type of Plant (if known):
Hebe purple foliage pink flowers
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Not sick need to know when and how to cut ba k
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Clay
How often do you water the plant:
Only really hot days
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
24
How long since you planted it:
3 years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoor
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
None
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Answer:
Hi Juliet, In general with almost all flowering plants, you prune them straight after flowering. Don