I know that you shouldn't cut foliage off of first year plants, but how about just the blooms? My first year Hawaiian Coral has 5 nice size buds, 2 of which flowered yesterday. Today was cloudy and misty, tomorrow and Sat forcast for more of the same with potential thunderstorms and some downpours. I'd like to enjoy the blooms! Can I cut close to the flower, leaving foliage on plant and bring inside?
If I need to keep on the plants for next year growth, I will do so...but such a shame after this already awful freezing cold and wet spring here in the Northeast!
