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Very leggy Melianthus Major

Christine 14Christine 14 Posts: 43
in Problem solving
I have a Melianthus growing in a pot.  This year it has produced flower plumes and new growth on the upper part of the plant but it has become very leggy and sprawling.  What can I do to tidy it up - can it be pruned and should I deadhead the flowers when they die off?  It is about 6 ft high with 5 branches.  Thanks for any help or advice.

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    You can cut them back to about a foot tall, obviously you'll lose those flowers ,but you'll have a much bushier plant by the end of summer.

    Devon.
  • Christine 14Christine 14 Posts: 43
    Thank you - I will do just that.
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