[rogertb]

I'm not a great lover of the stuff but would like to keep it (I inherited it) ... should it look this sad ?

Many thanks Roger

[Pescador]

Perfectly normal. It dies back at this time of year and will re-shoot in the spring. A dressing of compost/manure around the crown will help it perform next season.

[rogertb]

Excellent - thank you MR Fish ... what a relief !