How should I cut back overgrown pentus upon my return to Florida?
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Do I cut back to the closest cluster of leaves? Or just hack them off to the ground?
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I’m assuming you mean pentas and I hope this article will help:
https://www.hunker.com/13404328/when-to-prune-back-pentas
Hi Check out this article https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/pentas/pruning-pentas-plants.htm
I NE FL my experience with older growth pentas is that they rebound well after a cut back. Not quite to the ground but not concerned about cutting back to leaf cluster or nodes either. I haven't had new pentas to experiment on. I hope the articles provided help!
Check with your local nursery. They know what works in your area for all planting, pruning, winterizing, and all other plant care.