Trimming back for winter. Zone 9B, the tubers will stay out over winter. Do I need to trim the stalks further back? I’d like a full wide plant, not tall.
Trimming back for winter. Zone 9B, the tubers will stay out over winter. Do I need to trim the stalks further back? I’d like a full wide plant, not tall.
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ShinyWisenheimer
I’m trying to find the actual variety. But this is it flowering
1. The stalks are dead and can be completely trimmed, but you might want to leave one around to remember the location. Next Spring the tubers will send up new stalks.
2. The tubers should not be above the soil line and visible especially for overwintering.
shipmra123
Why are the tubers visible? They should be planted 6” deep.
The stems are hollow, so water can run down and make the tubers rot. You can cut down further and then cover the tops with aluminum foil and/or cover the whole area with a tarp to keep from getting too wet over winter.
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I’m trying to find the actual variety. But this is it flowering
https://preview.redd.it/vwf9ybd4ig5g1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5eab3295c79b024fd75fc93930e749076f31954c
https://preview.redd.it/5dqyu5o8ig5g1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a21c143eaad21f18aaa2daabf4aaf81f31e1d6d
1. The stalks are dead and can be completely trimmed, but you might want to leave one around to remember the location. Next Spring the tubers will send up new stalks.
2. The tubers should not be above the soil line and visible especially for overwintering.
Why are the tubers visible? They should be planted 6” deep.
The stems are hollow, so water can run down and make the tubers rot. You can cut down further and then cover the tops with aluminum foil and/or cover the whole area with a tarp to keep from getting too wet over winter.