Q.trimming skullcaps
I have several skullcap plants which are about 2 feet tall but they are rather spindly. I would like to trim them about 3 to 4 inches to make them bushier and fuller. Is this too much trimming? When should it be done? I live in Boerne, Texas.
I also have a very large “golden showers” bush (about 6 feet tall) right in front of a window. It is getting leggy and spindly. I would like to trim it by about a foot all around. Is this too much trimming? When should it be done?
Thanks for your reply.
Prune back the Skullcap plant by one-half in early spring, before the new growth starts. Make the cuts just above a leaf grouping.
In summer deadhead spent blossoms to encourage more blooms.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/skullcap-plants/skullcap-plant-care.htm
Here is a link for pruning information for your Rose bush.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/pruning-climbing-roses.htm
Prune back the Skullcap plant by one-half in early spring, before the new growth starts. Make the cuts just above a leave grouping.
In summer deadhead spent blossoms to encourage more blooms.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/skullcap-plants/skullcap-plant-care.htm
Here is a link for pruning information for your Rose bush.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/pruning-climbing-roses.htm