How to prune knautia macedonica

Deadhead throughout summer; hard cut in early spring before new growth. Pinch or snip individual spent flowerheads back to a side shoot during the season. In early spring, cut all stems to within 5–10 cm of the ground to allow fresh basal growth.

Deadhead every 1–2 weeks in summer; cut back to ground once annually in spring. Knautia macedonica benefits from deadheading throughout summer to extend its long flowering season. Cut spent blooms back to a side bud or leaf node to encourage continuous flower production. After the main flush, cut the whole plant back by half to refresh it. In autumn, leave stems standing for wildlife and winter structure, then cut to the ground in early spring.

Pinch or snip individual spent flowerheads back to a side shoot during the season. In early spring, cut all stems to within 5–10 cm of the ground to allow fresh basal growth.