Pruning guide
How to prune great mullein
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning great mullein — FAQ
When should I prune great mullein?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does great mullein need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune great mullein mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune great mullein?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.