Re: from Spain
- Subject: Re: from Spain
- From: J* M*
- Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 07:47:37 -0700
on 7/9/02 5:10 AM, Ekmarsf@aol.com at Ekmarsf@aol.com wrote:
> What is the pruning process for a standard grown oleander in order to develop
> branches and not to develop a great mop-head of stems which flop over from
> the weight of the flowers?
> I note in Italy, for example, the standards are tree-like with fairly rigid
> main stems to the top branches.
> Edward Faidany
> East Sussex
The answer is lots of sun and not too much water. In England, you may be
out of luck.
John MacGregor
South Pasadena, CA 91030
USDA zone 9 Sunset zones 21/23