How to prune itea virginica 'little henry'

Late winter for dead-wood removal; after midsummer flowering for deadheading. Snip spent flower racemes back to a healthy leaf node after bloom. In late winter, remove any dead stems at the base with clean secateurs. Avoid hard shearing, which ruins the natural form.

Annually for tidying; thinning every 3–5 years as needed. Itea virginica 'Little Henry' is a compact dwarf cultivar that needs very little pruning. Its tidy, mounded habit rarely requires reshaping. Remove spent flower spikes after bloom and cut out any dead or winter-damaged stems in late winter. Basal thinning every few years keeps growth fresh.

Snip spent flower racemes back to a healthy leaf node after bloom. In late winter, remove any dead stems at the base with clean secateurs. Avoid hard shearing, which ruins the natural form.