How to prune double-flowered chamomile

Deadhead through summer; shear after main flowering flush; spring tidy for winter damage. Pinch or cut spent blooms at the stem; after the main flush, use garden shears to cut the whole mat back by one-third, cutting above the lowest leafy growth.

Deadhead every 1–2 weeks; shear once after main flush; light spring tidy annually. Double-flowered Chamomile ('Flore Pleno') is a non-seeding ornamental grown for its pompom blooms. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering through summer. After the main flush, shear the plant back by about a third to encourage a second flush. Trim in spring to remove winter-damaged growth and refresh the mat.

Pinch or cut spent blooms at the stem; after the main flush, use garden shears to cut the whole mat back by one-third, cutting above the lowest leafy growth.