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Can I cut down Bee Balm?
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Posted by
rodco zone 5 (
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Sat, Jul 14, 12 at 0:26
| IMy bee balm was fantatsic this summer, but now it looks like hell. I also do not want to keep it where it is ( It grew HUGE). Can i cut it down and replant it now? |
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RE: Can I cut down Bee Balm?
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| I wouldn't move it until fall. You can cut down to basal foliage (especially if there is mildew) now if you wish. Keep it well-watered and happy until the weather cools, then transplant. |
RE: Can I cut down Bee Balm?
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| Just an aside but this summer my stand of dwarf BB had wonderful flowers but because I forgot to water them during this drought they (blooms) only lasted a week....maybe. |
RE: Can I cut down Bee Balm?
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- Posted by arcy Mn zn3-4 (My Page) on
Sat, Jul 14, 12 at 7:25
| I always cut my perennials down after they bloom, including my bee balm. Once they bloom they proceed to make seeds. Most do not have seeds that will germinate. I want the plant energy to go into the roots for nicer plants next year. SOME will re-bloom if there is time.... |
RE: Can I cut down Bee Balm?
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- Posted by pippi21 Z7 Silver Spring, Md (My Page) on
Sat, Jul 14, 12 at 18:57
Mine look the same and cutting them back next week is on my list. I think it has something to do with 90-107 degrees temps for 2 weeks..They were so beautiful last year and before the storm on 6/29, they were looking nice and healthy.
I didn't think the storm hit that bed, it did flatten larkspurs and other coneflowers in another bed. I can't tell if there is mildew or not. |
RE: Can I cut down Bee Balm?
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| Those plants need water. They are shallow rooted. |
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