Pruning guide
How to prune broadleaf stonecrop
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Pruning broadleaf stonecrop — FAQ
When should I prune broadleaf stonecrop?
Early spring, or after flowering in summer. Use clean scissors to cut back untidy or damaged stems to a healthy rosette or node. For ground-cover plants, a light shear with garden scissors after flowering will prompt fresh growth. Avoid cutting into the woody crown.
How often does broadleaf stonecrop need pruning?
Annually in spring, or lightly after summer flowering. Broadleaf Stonecrop is a low, mat-forming succulent that rarely needs pruning. Trim back any straggly or frost-damaged stems in early spring to tidy the plant and encourage fresh rosette growth from the base. In containers it stays naturally compact; outdoor ground-cover plants can be sheared lightly after flowering.
How do you prune broadleaf stonecrop?
Use clean scissors to cut back untidy or damaged stems to a healthy rosette or node. For ground-cover plants, a light shear with garden scissors after flowering will prompt fresh growth. Avoid cutting into the woody crown.