How to prune carex pendula

Late winter to early spring; tidy dead leaves as needed year-round. Pull or cut dead and discoloured leaves at the base, close to the crown, using scissors or a sharp knife. Remove spent flowering stems after seeds have dispersed if self-seeding is a concern — this species self-seeds freely.

As needed; light tidy annually in late winter. Carex pendula (pendulous sedge) is largely self-maintaining but benefits from removing old, brown or tatty leaves and spent flower stems to keep it looking tidy. Cut them back individually at the base with scissors or a knife. Avoid hard overall shearing, which can damage the evergreen crown and spoil its graceful arching form.

Pull or cut dead and discoloured leaves at the base, close to the crown, using scissors or a sharp knife. Remove spent flowering stems after seeds have dispersed if self-seeding is a concern — this species self-seeds freely.