How to prune candle larkspur

After the first flush of bloom in early summer; again in late summer after second flowering. After first bloom, cut the main spike back by about half to encourage side shoots to flower. Once the entire plant yellows in late summer or after a second flush, cut all stems to ground level.

Twice per season during the growing year; cut to ground annually in late summer. Candle larkspur responds well to cutting back after the first flush of bloom to encourage a second flowering. Once the main spike finishes, cut the main stem down by about half to lateral shoots; cut to the ground after the second bloom or when foliage yellows in late summer. Stake tall stems to prevent wind damage.

After first bloom, cut the main spike back by about half to encourage side shoots to flower. Once the entire plant yellows in late summer or after a second flush, cut all stems to ground level.