Pruning guide
How to prune creeping woodland phlox
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Pruning creeping woodland phlox — FAQ
When should I prune creeping woodland phlox?
Immediately after flowering in late spring; dead stem removal in early spring. After flowers fade, shear or hand-trim the mat back by one-quarter to one-third into the leafy growth. Avoid cutting into bare, leafless woody growth. In early spring, remove any winter-killed stems at soil level.
How often does creeping woodland phlox need pruning?
Once annually post-flowering; light spring cleanup as needed. Creeping Woodland Phlox is a spreading, low-growing groundcover that benefits from a light trim after flowering. Cutting it back by one-quarter to one-third once blooms have finished encourages denser foliage and prevents a leggy, open centre. Remove dead or damaged stems in early spring. No other pruning is needed.
How do you prune creeping woodland phlox?
After flowers fade, shear or hand-trim the mat back by one-quarter to one-third into the leafy growth. Avoid cutting into bare, leafless woody growth. In early spring, remove any winter-killed stems at soil level.