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SNOW IN SUMMER
For the last 2 years I have on my rockery "snow in summer" I dont know it by any other name, It has been lovely this year but now almost finished its looking untidy ,
What I am asking is : Can I trim it off and so long as I leave about 2 inch from the ground , will it come again next year ? or should I leave well alone?
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Hi Lucky3, the plant you are talking about is Cerastium tomentosum and it will survive a haircut
Yup. I also think it would survive a nuclear attack.
I agree with figrat - you can't kill this one! Cut it back as hard as you like, it enjoys it and will put on lots of lovely fresh growth for you - might even get more flowers this summer. Enjoy!
Haha, not a fan then Verdun!
I agree with you, I've pulled loads of it out from customers 'rockeries' where it has gone mad. I wouldn't have it my garden.
Terrible plant. It took me over 10 years in our previous garden to finally get rid of the last bit.........................then we moved!
My neighbour grows it in his front garden, it does get everywhere...I like it but I am always cutting it back through the fence. I don't need to grow it myself, it can be useful when it spills over onto my garden to hide gaps, etc... I agree with the other posters, just pull it up or cut it back, you won't kill it.....