How to prune meadowsweet

After midsummer bloom; full cutback in late autumn. Cut spent flower stems back to just above a healthy leaf node to encourage further growth. In autumn, remove all top growth to 10 cm above the ground using shears or secateurs.

Deadhead during the season; annual autumn cutback. Meadowsweet benefits from deadheading to prolong flowering and prevent excessive self-seeding. After the main bloom in midsummer, cut stems back by a third to encourage a secondary flush of growth. In late autumn, cut the whole plant back to the basal leaves. Divide congested clumps every three to four years.

Cut spent flower stems back to just above a healthy leaf node to encourage further growth. In autumn, remove all top growth to 10 cm above the ground using shears or secateurs.