Re: Viola lutes Splendens/ now Hepatica
Hello Janet,
When I receive wholesale plants of hepatica the foliage is usually removed to
prevent mildew and rot during shipment. I have not noticed any set-back to the
plants. This is usually done when they are not in active growth. When
photographing my plant in the garden each late winter, I trim the dead foliage
away to clear the way for the emerging bloom, tidy things up for a good photo. I
do leave any foliage that looks as though it has life in it.... not dried out by
winter's winds. I do not feel that selective snipping will hurt the plant.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Janet Galpin and Oliver Patterson <decoy.farm@zetnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Viola lutes Splendens/ now Hepatica
> Gene,
> Do you cut the old leaves off yours round February time as you might
> do with a hellebore? I was tempted to this year so that the flowers
> were more visible but have yet to discover whether it will have
> weakened the plant.
>
> Janet Galpin, near Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK, Min temp: -8
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