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UptomeneckUptomeneck Posts: 58
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Hi I've got this plant don't know what it is or how to look after it please can you advise me Many thanks

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,349

    I'm pleased to see it's not just me that forgets to put the photo onimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • UptomeneckUptomeneck Posts: 58
    Sorry new to this can't remember how
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,349

    If you'r on a PC start from the green tree in the tool bar. If you're on something fancy and modern someone else will have to adviseimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • UptomeneckUptomeneck Posts: 58

    This is the plant I am talking about

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 14,592

    That plant is some sort of Hebe. It likes sun, shelter and not too much moisture.

    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,669

    Yes, its a hebe

  • UptomeneckUptomeneck Posts: 58

    As the flowering and leaves have colour at the top how can I promote growth at the bottom should I cut it right back 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 86,869

    In my experience hebes absolutely hate being cut hard back and usually turn up their toes and die if you try that.

    I suggest planting other lower plants around it that will disguise it's 'bare legs' image


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





  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,669

    Agree Dove leave it alone!

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