Pruning guide
How to prune cuphea hyssopifolia
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Pruning cuphea hyssopifolia — FAQ
When should I prune cuphea hyssopifolia?
After each main flush of flowers, typically spring and again in late summer. Shear or lightly clip the plant back by one-quarter to one-third with sharp shears, maintaining a rounded shape. Remove any completely dead or woody branches entirely.
How often does cuphea hyssopifolia need pruning?
Two to three times a year after flowering flushes. Cuphea hyssopifolia (false heather) responds well to light trimming to maintain a compact, bushy habit. It flowers prolifically on new growth, so a light shear after each main flowering flush encourages fresh shoots and repeat blooming. Without trimming it can become woody and open. Deadheading is impractical given the volume of tiny flowers.
How do you prune cuphea hyssopifolia?
Shear or lightly clip the plant back by one-quarter to one-third with sharp shears, maintaining a rounded shape. Remove any completely dead or woody branches entirely.