how to prune an echium
By Marla
United Kingdom 
I bought an echium last year after seeing them on a recent visit to cornwall. however, mine seems to have gone very bushy and not flowering. can anybody suggest what to do or how to cut it back.
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Echium pininana
16 Jul, 2008
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Previous question
Cut the dead flowers (if any) off during summer and prune back hard in autumn to keep its shape. These plants don't grow well in pots as their 2-3m high and 1-2m wide frame needs to be kept within a spacious garden bed.
16 Jul, 2008