How to prune cape daisy

Early summer or after the first main flush; deadhead throughout season. Snap or snip individual spent flowers regularly. For a full cut-back, use clean shears to reduce stems by one-third to one-half, cutting just above healthy foliage to leave several leaves on each stem.

Deadhead weekly; cut back once or twice per season. Cape daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis) benefits from regular deadheading to maintain continuous bloom through the season. In early summer, or when growth becomes leggy, trim plants back by one-third to one-half to promote compact, bushy regrowth. Without cutting back, plants become open and woody and flowering diminishes significantly.

Snap or snip individual spent flowers regularly. For a full cut-back, use clean shears to reduce stems by one-third to one-half, cutting just above healthy foliage to leave several leaves on each stem.