How to prune bear paw

Early spring before the growing season accelerates; after flowering for deadheading. Use clean, sharp scissors to cut leggy stems back by one-third, just above a leaf node. Remove spent flower stalks at the base. Let any cuts callus for a day or two — avoid watering the wounds immediately.

Annually in spring for shaping; after flowering for deadheading. Bear Paw benefits from occasional light pruning to maintain its shrubby shape. Pinch or cut back leggy, etiolated stems in spring to encourage branching. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. Dead or frost-damaged stems can be cut back to healthy tissue. The fuzzy leaves drop easily, so handle with care during any pruning.

Use clean, sharp scissors to cut leggy stems back by one-third, just above a leaf node. Remove spent flower stalks at the base. Let any cuts callus for a day or two — avoid watering the wounds immediately.