Pruning guide
How to prune arp rosemary
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Pruning arp rosemary — FAQ
When should I prune arp rosemary?
After main flowering flush (spring to early summer); harvest anytime during growing season. Trim back the soft, leafy tips by up to one-third after blooming. For shaping, use clean shears and always leave green foliage below your cut.
How often does arp rosemary need pruning?
Once after flowering; light harvest trims throughout the growing season. Arp rosemary, like other upright rosemaries, benefits from a light trim after flowering to keep a tidy, bushy shape and prevent legginess. Harvest stems regularly during the growing season — this counts as pruning. Never cut hard into bare old wood as rosemary does not reliably regrow from leafless stems.
How do you prune arp rosemary?
Trim back the soft, leafy tips by up to one-third after blooming. For shaping, use clean shears and always leave green foliage below your cut.