On Jul 9, 11:56 pm, fumbler wrote:
From what I read in my motley collection of gardening books, now is
not the time to be cutting this plant back but can anyone tell me what
I risk if I do so?
I'd like to cut it back quite close to the wall thanks for any input..

Since this plant blooms on laterals that extend outward, pruning close
to the supporting wall will prevent flowering. Leave it alone.