Pruning guide
How to prune desdemona ligularia
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Pruning desdemona ligularia — FAQ
When should I prune desdemona ligularia?
Deadhead after flowering in mid to late summer; full cutback in late autumn. Cut spent flower stalks to the base as blooms fade. In autumn after frost, shear all foliage to soil level. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring to rejuvenate.
How often does desdemona ligularia need pruning?
Deadheading as needed in summer; full cutback once a year in autumn. Desdemona Ligularia is easy to maintain. Deadhead faded orange-yellow flower spikes to keep the plant looking sharp and prevent excessive self-seeding. Cut all foliage to the ground in late autumn after frost. No hard shaping is required during the growing season — it forms a tidy clump. Divide every few years if the center dies out.
How do you prune desdemona ligularia?
Cut spent flower stalks to the base as blooms fade. In autumn after frost, shear all foliage to soil level. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring to rejuvenate.