Tired antirrhinums

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by BB3, Aug 2, 2025.

  1. BB3

    BB3 Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2024
    Messages:
    1,325
    Gender:
    Female
    Occupation:
    A bit of gardening
    Location:
    London
    Ratings:
    +2,356
    I have some containers of antirrhinums. They flowered well but are looking tired. If I cut them back, will they rejuvenate?
    TBH, I'm not that keen on the colour so I'm not bothered about saving seeds.
     
  2. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2005
    Messages:
    56,483
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Mid Kent
    Ratings:
    +110,308
    They do put up smaller secondary flowers, but I always found they get rust by the end of the summer.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Informative Informative x 1
    • simone_in_wiltshire

      simone_in_wiltshire Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Mar 16, 2024
      Messages:
      1,617
      Gender:
      Female
      Location:
      NE Wiltshire, UK
      Ratings:
      +7,350
      I suppose they look tired like other plants due to the drought. Plants feel if something is not right.
      I wouldn’t cut them down but left them unless you would change the planting.
      @pete Anthirrhinums were the last ones in my garden that went off, and if so then in November. Many of them coped well with winter but were tired looking in the second year.
       
      • Informative Informative x 1
      • ViewAhead

        ViewAhead Total Gardener

        Joined:
        Mar 14, 2024
        Messages:
        4,000
        Gender:
        Female
        Location:
        South of the South Downs, north of the sea!
        Ratings:
        +9,700
        I do deadhead them. Is it just the flowers looking tired? Sometimes the leaves can go floppy and if a good drink doesn't perk them up in 24 hrs, they probably aren't worth saving. It's some sort of virus they are prone to that makes the insides of the stems go hard and they can't suck up moisture.
         
        • Informative Informative x 1
        • BB3

          BB3 Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Mar 13, 2024
          Messages:
          1,325
          Gender:
          Female
          Occupation:
          A bit of gardening
          Location:
          London
          Ratings:
          +2,356
          Some have got rusty. I'll cut them back and move them into the oubliette and see what happens.
          I need to be more ruthless. I have too much ruth!
          They really belong on the compost heap.
           
          • Like Like x 1
          • Funny Funny x 1
          Loading...

          Share This Page

          1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
            By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
            Dismiss Notice