How to prune chincherinchee

After flowers have fully faded (late spring to early summer). Cut the spent flower spike cleanly at or just above soil level. Leave all green foliage intact until it yellows and collapses naturally. Remove or lift bulbs for storage once fully dormant.

Annually after each flowering. Chincherinchee needs minimal pruning. Cut the spent flower stem at the base once blooms have fully faded to keep plants tidy and conserve bulb energy. The strap-like foliage must be left to die down naturally. In frost-prone areas the bulbs are often lifted — tidy foliage before storage.

Cut the spent flower spike cleanly at or just above soil level. Leave all green foliage intact until it yellows and collapses naturally. Remove or lift bulbs for storage once fully dormant.