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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy pentas are about 2 years old 3 feet tall. I dead head regularly and blooming continues. However, the plants are getting woody and not so lush,, Should they be cut back?
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1 Comment To "Should Pentas Be Cut Back Periodically Nd If So When?"
#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/07/2022 @ 6:21 pm
Yes, if they are getting woody you can cut them back to within a few inches of the ground in the fall. Since spring is coming up, it won't hurt to cut them back now, as far as you need to.
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