Pruning guide
How to prune hairy st john's-wort
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 hairy st john's-wort — FAQ
When should I prune hairy st john's-wort?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does hairy st john's-wort need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune hairy st john's-wort 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 hairy st john's-wort?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.