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Forum: Beginner FlowersReplies: 2, Views: 27
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grrrlgeek
Grayslake, IL
(Zone 5a)

June 25, 2009
04:12 PM

Post #6738017

One gallon size, late transplant (stuff happens), looking slightly droopy in the heat, keeping the little guy watered. It has buds on every branch-should I take them off so it concentrates on more immediate matters? Or maybe most (keep a couple for instant gratification, if it won't hurt)?
dp72
Woodway, TX
(Zone 8a)

June 25, 2009
07:07 PM

Post #6738743

The latter is prob. your best bet.
edgeoftheworld
Conneaut, OH
(Zone 5a)

June 25, 2009
07:15 PM

Post #6738764

It is a very hardy plant.You can do what you want.It can handle it.Edge

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