How to prune lamprocapnos spectabilis 'gold heart'

Summer once foliage has fully yellowed and died; deadhead as blooms fade in spring. Cut stems to within a few inches of the ground when dormancy is complete. Deadhead by removing flower stems at their base. The gold foliage is a key feature, so let it stand as long as it remains healthy rather than removing it prematurely.

Once annually when fully dormant in summer; deadhead after flowering if desired. 'Gold Heart' has the same growth cycle as the species, with golden foliage as the main ornamental feature before summer dormancy. Deadhead spent flowers to direct energy into the distinctive leaves. Cut all stems to ground level only once the golden foliage has fully yellowed and died. Do not prune while leaves remain green.

Cut stems to within a few inches of the ground when dormancy is complete. Deadhead by removing flower stems at their base. The gold foliage is a key feature, so let it stand as long as it remains healthy rather than removing it prematurely.