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everything I read about pruning lavender hidcote says to do it in August. However mine did not flower till August and are still flowering now, so when should I prune?




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Hi, welcome to GoY, prune in early to mid spring, cuttingback to within half an inch of last years growth, Derek.

3 Oct, 2014

 

I was hoping to cut them back by a third, will spring be to late to do this

4 Oct, 2014

 

Hi, it's alright to cut them back by a third, as long as that doesn't involve cutting into old wood, spring is not too late, Derek.

4 Oct, 2014

 

thanks for your advice, much appreciated

5 Oct, 2014

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