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I was doing some clearing yesterday and found my Hesperis. It clearly needs cutting back the old, is their a time I should do this? Can it be done now?
It's a. Beautiful purple colour


On plant Hesperis matronalis


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As its a herbaceous perennial you can cut the dead growth right back now or leave it as protection until a bit later.. You can also cut it back part way after flowering to encourage more flowers.

12 Jan, 2015

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