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Sun, Jun 12, 11 at 10:10
| I bought 2 of these this spring and they are looking fabulous with their bright yellow flowers all over. However, I'm wondering if it will eventually open up in the middle and look leggy.
Can you tell me its' habit? They are both in full sun and one is at the front a big bed so if it's going to look funky I'll move it. Thanks! |
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| Yes, there is a possibility that it will get leggy/open up in the center as the season progresses. After bloom has faded, I cut mine back by about 1/3 to 1/2. The plant will quickly grow out new leaves and become a nicely behaved attractive mound for the front of the border. Another poster on this forum recently said that she cut hers back to the ground level and they also regrew nicely. So you have options. Hope your polychroma continues to please you. |
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- Posted by hostaholic2 zone 4 MN (My Page) on Sun, Jun 12, 11 at 22:55
| I also cut mine back to the ground after bloom. It regrows quickly and forms a nice neat mound for the rest of the summer. |
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| I just cut to skim off the blooms. Seems like any and all techniques work. |
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