Pruning guide
How to prune lesser water plantain
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning lesser water plantain — FAQ
When should I prune lesser water plantain?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does lesser water plantain need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune lesser water plantain mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune lesser water plantain?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.