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Morning Glory

ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236

Hi everyone,

My Morning Glory are growing at a crazy rate and have reached the tops of the Obelisks, so is it OK to nip off the top tendrils?

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Thanks

Sheps...image 

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    I would sheps.  That will encourage them to produce side shoots further down. image

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143

    Yes, I always nip them off once they've reached the top of their supports. 

    You're going to have a fine show there image


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





  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236

    Thanks Bob and Dove image

    As it happens I've only seen 2 flowers up to press, so will they produce more flowers in the next few weeks or so?

    Sheps...

  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Yep, they are relatively late flowerers but once they get going they can be magnificent. image

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236

    Thanks Bob...will look forward to the display image

    Sheps image

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143

    As their name suggests, they're at their best in the morning, so look at them before you go to work each day - it'll start the day off beautifully image


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





  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236

    Will do, Dove...can't wait now image

    Sheps...image

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