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Pruning bougainvilleas
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We have a bougainvillea in our conservatory 3 feet high and trained up 3 canes. It is now beginning to look untidy, how should we prune it?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I have seen plenty of B's in warmer climates and it seems pretty clear that they are very robust shrubs there. The last time I saw one pruned it was a glorious one more than 2m tall and all that was left wer several hacked stumps some 20-30cm tall sticking out of the ground. Thje owner told me he does this once a year or so and it always grows back. Only new growth blossoms so think about severe pruning. If you are worried, have a look at the leaflets (free) in B&Q for tools and techniques - borrow or buy a book if you want to know lots about the subject.
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