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Lupin advice

LeeendeanLeeendean Posts: 122
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  • LeeendeanLeeendean Posts: 122
    Hi there should this lupin be cut back right down or just the main stem?? It’s my first lupin ive had so bit unsure 
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    edited July 2020
    You could do either. They can  be cut down to the stump for a total refresh, but you'd be left with a gap in the border. 
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • LeeendeanLeeendean Posts: 122
    Ok what including the leaves as well or just the main stump what would be better 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I cut the flower stalk down to where there’s signs of a bud, then feed with some rose or tomato feed. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LeeendeanLeeendean Posts: 122
    Ok thank you I’ll do that in the morning first thing
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