Busy lizzies

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    Good evening all

    I've planted all my buzy lizzies this year and they have all started flowering, but thats not the problem. The problem is that they seem to be tall and skiny!! Is there a way of making them more bushy?

    Regards Sean
     
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    Nip out the tops, Mowgley - same as with pretty much any plant
     
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    did it last week and wow they have really bushed out now! thanks dendrobium ;)
     
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