How to prune hylotelephium spectabile 'brilliant'

Early spring before new basal growth appears. Cut all stems to 5–8 cm from the ground in early spring. Avoid cutting back in autumn; the seedheads provide winter structure and wildlife value. Remove dead stems cleanly rather than pulling, to avoid disturbing the crown.

Annually in spring. Hylotelephium spectabile 'Brilliant' needs one annual cut-back. Leave the attractive flat-topped seedheads standing over winter — they look good with frost and attract birds — then cut all stems to ground level in early spring before new basal shoots push through. No mid-season pruning is required.

Cut all stems to 5–8 cm from the ground in early spring. Avoid cutting back in autumn; the seedheads provide winter structure and wildlife value. Remove dead stems cleanly rather than pulling, to avoid disturbing the crown.