Pruning guide
How to prune greek mountain tea
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Pruning greek mountain tea — FAQ
When should I prune greek mountain tea?
After flowering in summer, typically July–August. With scissors or light shears, trim the silvery flowering stems back by one-third once blooms have faded, cutting only into green leafy growth. Never cut back into bare old wood — Sideritis does not reliably regenerate from leafless stems.
How often does greek mountain tea need pruning?
Once annually, after flowering. Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis syriaca) is a low, woody subshrub. Lightly trim after flowering to keep the plant compact and prevent it from becoming too woody at the base. It does not tolerate hard cutting into old leafless wood. Beyond a light post-flowering trim, it needs very little pruning.
How do you prune greek mountain tea?
With scissors or light shears, trim the silvery flowering stems back by one-third once blooms have faded, cutting only into green leafy growth. Never cut back into bare old wood — Sideritis does not reliably regenerate from leafless stems.