How to prune dianthus gratianopolitanus 'firewitch'

After the main spring to early-summer flowering period. Shear the entire clump back by one-third to one-half using clean scissors or shears immediately after blooming ends. Avoid cutting into bare woody stems at the base. Tidy any dead or winter-damaged foliage in early spring before new growth appears.

Once annually after flowering; light tidy in early spring. Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch' (cheddar pink) stays compact but improves with light shearing after its spring bloom. Cut the silvery-green mats back by one-third to one-half once flowers fade to maintain a tight, attractive cushion and prevent the centre from dying out. This may also prompt a modest second flowering.

Shear the entire clump back by one-third to one-half using clean scissors or shears immediately after blooming ends. Avoid cutting into bare woody stems at the base. Tidy any dead or winter-damaged foliage in early spring before new growth appears.