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Re: Pruning Thunbergia grandiflora

David and Graham wrote:
> 
> I have a thunbergia grandiflora planted on the front or my house which is
> getting out of control.  This rampant vigourous climber flowers
> continuously on new shoots, so I don't like to cut it back, but as it is
> now blocking the light in the windows I fear its time has come!  When
> should I cut it back so that I don't lose too much flower?  

Graham
I can't grow this vine as we DO get frosts, but my book says. "An annual
pruning with shears or secateurs will be necessary to rejuvenate the
vine and is best carried out in early spring" they also suggest growing
it through a large tree or trained round a verandah.

Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata, New Zealand/Aotearoa ("Land of the Long White Cloud")
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