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How to prune Euphorbia ?

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  1. Cordy

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    These two Euphorbia - Ascot Rainbow plants are looking quite leggy
    Just wondering whether or not to prune them right down to ground level
    Any advice much appreciated
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I presume they are just coming up to flowering now, so I wouldn't prune now.
    But after flowering I would think you could cut the stems down.
    But leave any new growth coming from the base of the plant.
     
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