How to prune agapanthus 'headbourne hybrids'

Late summer to early autumn, after flowering finishes. Cut spent flower stems to the base with clean secateurs. For deciduous forms, cut all foliage to around 5 cm above ground in late autumn. Leave evergreen crowns largely intact; remove only dead or yellowed leaves.

Annually after flowering; dead-leaf tidy as needed. Agapanthus 'Headbourne Hybrids' needs minimal pruning. After flowering, deadhead spent stems at the base to tidy the plant and prevent unwanted self-seeding. In autumn, cut back deciduous foliage to a few inches above ground. Leave evergreen types alone over winter — hard cutting risks crown damage in cold spells.

Cut spent flower stems to the base with clean secateurs. For deciduous forms, cut all foliage to around 5 cm above ground in late autumn. Leave evergreen crowns largely intact; remove only dead or yellowed leaves.