wallflower stems

Question

My first wallflower plant. My question is, there are only a few buds now on the very top of the spikes, the rest of the stem is bare. Do I leave the stems alone all summer, or cut them back?

Answer 1

It's important to pinch the flowers back on this plant to keep it blooming. Here are two articles that will be helpful:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/wallflower/growing-wallflower-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/established-plants-leggy.htm