How to prune bellhop plant

Deadhead after flowering in summer; tidy up in early spring. Snip off individual spent flower clusters with clean scissors as they fade. In early spring, cut back any winter-damaged or over-long stems to a healthy bud or node. Avoid cutting into old leafless wood.

Deadhead as needed in summer; light tidy once in early spring. Bellhop plant (Origanum rotundifolium) is grown mainly as an ornamental for its hop-like bracts. Deadhead spent flower clusters after they fade to keep the plant tidy. Cut back lightly in early spring to remove any winter-damaged or lanky stems. It is naturally compact and does not need heavy pruning.

Snip off individual spent flower clusters with clean scissors as they fade. In early spring, cut back any winter-damaged or over-long stems to a healthy bud or node. Avoid cutting into old leafless wood.