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I would prefer to nip out side shoots so that they have a better stem for cutting. When
I do this the plant stays at a good height with the stems a decent thickness? When I leave them they still look pretty but the stems are much thinner and more prone to snap.
Early days in the season I will try to do this but as the garden picks up I find its not a job I do that much and they can get a bit neglected.
I wouldn't do it on the singles - as I don't use those for cutting and they are left to grow freely and I think look lovely with masses of smaller flowers.
If you don't go round deadheading, I think the plant slows right down, so I try to keep on top of that...not always successful.
I do this the plant stays at a good height with the stems a decent thickness? When I leave them they still look pretty but the stems are much thinner and more prone to snap.
Early days in the season I will try to do this but as the garden picks up I find its not a job I do that much and they can get a bit neglected.
I wouldn't do it on the singles - as I don't use those for cutting and they are left to grow freely and I think look lovely with masses of smaller flowers.
If you don't go round deadheading, I think the plant slows right down, so I try to keep on top of that...not always successful.
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