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Q.When Should I Prune My New Stokesia Or Not At All Thank You.

Zone ME5 9SJ | Anonymous added on November 15, 2021 | Answered

I have just bought a stokesia mels sense. I have put into a pot on my terrace. It is about 14-16 inches tall. Should I prune back or leave until spring, or not prune at all? Thank you.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on November 16, 2021

Wait till spring to cut it back before new growth starts. Then be sure to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. Here are tips on how to care for them:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/stokes-aster/stokes-aster-care.htm

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