How to prune lilafee epimedium

Late winter to early spring, before flower buds break (February–March). Shear all old foliage to just above soil level with garden scissors or shears. Remove cut material to expose emerging flowers and shoots. No deadheading is necessary after blooming.

Once a year. Lilafee Epimedium requires one annual cutback: shear all old leaves to the ground in late winter before the violet-purple flowers push through. Skipping this leaves old foliage hiding the blooms. No further pruning is needed through the growing season — the plant naturally stays compact and tidy.

Shear all old foliage to just above soil level with garden scissors or shears. Remove cut material to expose emerging flowers and shoots. No deadheading is necessary after blooming.