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Pruning guide

How to prune leucanthemum × superbum 'wirral supreme'

Best time
Deadhead throughout summer; cut back in late autumn; divide in early spring
How often
Deadhead regularly in summer; hard cutback annually; divide every 2–3 years
Technique
Remove individual spent flower heads by cutting to a lateral bud. At season's end, cut stems down to the ground-level leaf rosette. Divide overcrowded clumps in early spring — discard the woody centre and replant outer growth with good roots.

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Pruning leucanthemum × superbum 'wirral supreme' — FAQ

When should I prune leucanthemum × superbum 'wirral supreme'?

Deadhead throughout summer; cut back in late autumn; divide in early spring. Remove individual spent flower heads by cutting to a lateral bud. At season's end, cut stems down to the ground-level leaf rosette. Divide overcrowded clumps in early spring — discard the woody centre and replant outer growth with good roots.

How often does leucanthemum × superbum 'wirral supreme' need pruning?

Deadhead regularly in summer; hard cutback annually; divide every 2–3 years. Leucanthemum × superbum 'Wirral Supreme', a double-flowered Shasta daisy, needs regular deadheading to extend its summer display and prevent excess self-seeding. Cut spent stems to a lateral shoot or basal leaf. Cut plants back hard to the basal rosette in late autumn. Divide every 2–3 years in spring to maintain vigour.

How do you prune leucanthemum × superbum 'wirral supreme'?

Remove individual spent flower heads by cutting to a lateral bud. At season's end, cut stems down to the ground-level leaf rosette. Divide overcrowded clumps in early spring — discard the woody centre and replant outer growth with good roots.