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Apr 24, 2022 4:42 AM CST
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Name: Angie
Italy
I bought three small Dustry Miller plants last year and planted them on my terrace as contrast plants next to the base of my roses. I may have overfed the little monster because it will shortly surpass the height of my roses. I assume I can cut it down, but where? It is beautiful, and I don't want to kill it. I am posting a pic. If anyone can give me any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Apr 24, 2022 1:56 PM CST
Name: Andrea Reagan
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Hi! qtpie, your dusty miller is competing with the roses for light. Yes you can prune it and it will be alright.
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Apr 25, 2022 7:29 AM CST
Name: Sally
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Well, it is trying to bloom as mine did second year.
Pruning might get more low growth as you liked last year.? I don't think mine lasted very long after trying to prune.
Plant it and they will come.
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Apr 25, 2022 11:37 AM CST
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Name: Angie
Italy
Kevalsha said: Hi! qtpie, your dusty miller is competing with the roses for light. Yes you can prune it and it will be alright.


Thanks so much Kevalsha, So I can prune it down to any length? I'd like to see more leaves and less stalk.
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Apr 25, 2022 11:39 AM CST
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Name: Angie
Italy
sallyg said: Well, it is trying to bloom as mine did second year.
Pruning might get more low growth as you liked last year.? I don't think mine lasted very long after trying to prune.


Thanks Sallyg, I'll keep my fingers crossed and maybe try to propagate it just in case.
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