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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




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Leave it, attracts loads of bees.

21 May, 2010

 

Thanks Weatherwise-- we seem to have attracted lots of bees to the garden this year

21 May, 2010

Sid
Sid
 

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

Sid
Sid
 

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

How do I say thanks?

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