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leggy

19 years ago

Hi All, I have some begonias the dragon wings and others. Now that summer is over they have become ugly and leggy. Does any one know what to do?

Do I just cut them back and hope they come back alright, or do I fertlize them after cutting back?

TIA,

Linda

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greenelbows1
19 years ago
They could probably use a little light fertilizer. Cutting them back is always a good idea when they get leggy, but be careful to cut them to an outward-facing bud or you'll get a crossed-up mess. If new growth is starting at the base you can cut them all the way back--and you can root the cuttings.
socks
19 years ago
Flowergirl, I had the exact same question. My dragonwings are blooming well, but they have grown so big they are falling on the ground too much.

I wonder, if I take cuttings, do they have to be hardened off before replanting (like succulents), or can they be planted right away?
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