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Pruning Geum Tangerine

MillarificMillarific Posts: 28
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I purchased and planted a Geum "Tangerine" about 6 weeks ago.It was in flower when planted and continued for a while, when the flowering finished I cut the flowering stem back to ground level. The plant has been watered and is flourishing, but no new flowers at all. I have researched and found that some recommend cutting the foliage to ground level as well to encourage new growth and flowering later in the season. Others say no to this. I am hoping someone can advise whether I should now remove the foliage to ground level.

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  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    Ditto. I also cut my flowering stems back a month or so ago and no further flowers. As yet!
    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I cut my Mrs Bradshaw down, flower stalks only, and they are just beginning to bud again, so give it time. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • MillarificMillarific Posts: 28
    pansyface said:
    Perhaps with an established plant this might be possible. However, your plant has barely found its feet and a massive haircut would come as quite a shock, particularly in such hot dry weather.

    Leave well alone, I say.
    MANY THANKS FOR THIS RESPONSE I WILL DO AS YOU ADVISE. I WILL RENCONSIDER NEXT YEAR AFTER FLOWERING
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