How to prune hyacinthus orientalis 'woodstock'

Deadhead the flower spike immediately after blooms fade (mid spring); remove foliage once fully yellow. Cut the spent spike cleanly at its base with scissors or snips. Allow all leaves to yellow and wither naturally, then remove them when they pull away easily.

Annually, after each flowering. Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock' requires very little pruning. Once the deep burgundy flower spike has finished, cut it off at its base to prevent seed formation and redirect energy back into the bulb. Let all foliage die back naturally over 6 weeks before removing — do not cut or tie it up while still green.

Cut the spent spike cleanly at its base with scissors or snips. Allow all leaves to yellow and wither naturally, then remove them when they pull away easily.