By Pamg
east midlands, United Kingdom
flowering cordylines, should I leave the flower spike or remove-- this is the first time that they have flowered
- 21 May, 2010
Answers
Thanks Weatherwise-- we seem to have attracted lots of bees to the garden this year
21 May, 2010
I dont think I've ever seen one in flower....
21 May, 2010
Sid, see my pic http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/108973-cordyline/member/weatherwise
21 May, 2010
They do attract the bees but smell horrible ! Have just cut off last years hefty bunches.
21 May, 2010
Yes I agree Shirley, they dont smell great!
21 May, 2010
Weatherwise - thanks, that's interesting!
21 May, 2010
thanks all for your comments they're not too near the house so I'll leave them and see
21 May, 2010
You might want to cut the old stalks after their done blooming, Pam, just so they don't interfere with the new crown(s) forming.
21 May, 2010
thanks Tug, I wondered if it would affect the plant in any way
22 May, 2010
Leave it, attracts loads of bees.
21 May, 2010