pruning wrong season - what will happen?

pruning wrong season - what will happen?

Question from Shoot User

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I pruned my penstamon to pretty near the ground today (November) and then subsequently read that I should be overwintering it and then pruning in Feburary. What are the implications of my 'wrong season' haircut?

Posted: Saturday 26th of November 2011 08:57 PM

Re: pruning wrong season - what will happen?
ELAINE HUTSON
They are susceptible to winter wet more than the cold, now that you have done it, I'd put some leaf compost or some other organic compost to protect the crown and hope for the best.
Replied: Saturday 26th of November 2011 09:02 PM

Re: Re: pruning wrong season - what will happen?
Shoot User
Thanks - so I basically cover it up with compost in a little heap?
Replied: Saturday 26th of November 2011 09:11 PM