How to prune echinops ritro

Deadhead through summer; cut back hard in late autumn or early spring. Remove spent flower globes with clean secateurs cutting back to a leaf node or side shoot. In autumn or early spring, cut all stems to near ground level to encourage fresh basal growth.

Deadhead as needed through summer; full cut-back once annually. Echinops ritro benefits from deadheading to extend the season and prevent aggressive self-seeding. Cut spent globe heads back to a side shoot or leaf node. Leave a few heads on the plant if you want some self-seeding or to feed birds. Cut the whole plant back hard in late autumn or early spring.

Remove spent flower globes with clean secateurs cutting back to a leaf node or side shoot. In autumn or early spring, cut all stems to near ground level to encourage fresh basal growth.