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Gaura: Dead or Alive?
Hi guys,
I bought a couple of young Gaura's last year and they were small but in flower. I planted them out last September and in November I cut them back hard, down to the ground. Wasnt so sure if that was such a good idea now? One of them has tiny tiny little shoots coming but the other doesn't seem to be doing much of anything.
Have I killed them? Even the one shooting looks a bit thin on the ground for shoots
Should they be pruned hard to the ground or just trimmed?
Thanks
Craigh




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I bought a couple of young Gaura's last year and they were small but in flower. I planted them out last September and in November I cut them back hard, down to the ground. Wasnt so sure if that was such a good idea now? One of them has tiny tiny little shoots coming but the other doesn't seem to be doing much of anything.
Have I killed them? Even the one shooting looks a bit thin on the ground for shoots

Should they be pruned hard to the ground or just trimmed?
Thanks
Craigh




Thanks
Craigh
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I have some from the Passionate series, I've had Whirling Butterflies, and Cherry Brandy. All came back, but 'Papillon' didn't survive a winter but I'd try it again, it's a nice white. I also get seedlings pop up, in shades of pink and white..
I remember just after cutting back thinking hmmmm I probably shouldn't have done that! But I'd they don't survive then I may try grow them in pots next time and keep them protected over winter!