(or) should I wait and let foliage die naturally, as with other bulbs. I planted crocuses in front of a bed thinking, have the crocus early and then add my annual begonias in same bed behind crocus plants- problem is, some remaining crocus foliage is very tall. Any thoughts?
Can I cut back crocus foliage when ready to annuals to same bed?
i wouldnt' follow that advice and wouldn't cut crocuses leaves. all bulb plants need to get some strength for the next year growth, they need those sugars which they get from roots, but roots can work only if they have energy from leaves. u may cut dry flowers, but leave leaves. i don't think they interfere with your begonias anyway - leaves re not that big
Reply:I wouldn't cut them, I'm no expert, but most bulbs need to still get energy for storage
I know this is true for daffodils, I say leave them alone
Reply:Cut them back-they will be fine next year-unlike tulips and daffodils that need 6 weeks to die back.
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