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adrianhumph

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physocarpus diabalo
« on: August 31, 2005, 11:50:27 »
Hi all,  :D
            I have a physocarpus diabalo that I need to move. It has grown to about 2 metres tall, when should I prune it ? & move it ?

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jennym

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Re: physocarpus diabalo
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2005, 00:49:52 »
You should really prune it after flowering in May/June if you just want to tidy it up, but can also prune it about January. This is usually done for renewal, as they do tend to get a bit leggy after a while. Mine are about 8 years old and about 2 metres tall. If you do it in January, cut about a quarter to a third of the stems back to about 12" from the ground which encourages new shoots (it's a bit like a blackcurrant in that respect).
But if you are going to move it (I've never done this), just in case, I'd take some cuttings first. They do root easily in a 50:50 sharp grit and compost mix. Note: I believe that you can't sell cuttings this one as I think it is still protected under Plant Breeders Rights.
« Last Edit: September 01, 2005, 01:24:17 by jennym »

 

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