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Tue, Jun 5, 12 at 0:08
| I installed a helenium autumnale last year, it did quite well and died back in the fall. This year when it returned, it's not as bushy as last year. In fact, it looks a bit smaller. In contrast, the bee balm planted next to it has spread aggressively and the new england aster is much bigger.
Is there any issue or should I not worry about it and wait? Paul |
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| If it really died back in the fall(no visible rosettes), then you should be ecstatic that it came back at all. They usually do not. |
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| When I say died back, I mean when the plant normally go dormant in the fall. I thought these guys were suppose to be fairly reliable as a perennial as long as it gets enough water. Paul |
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- Posted by echinaceamaniac 7 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 5, 12 at 14:10
| To make it bushier, simply pinch the tips. It will respond by getting bushier. |
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