Pruning guide
How to prune eastern bee balm
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 eastern bee balm — FAQ
When should I prune eastern bee balm?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does eastern bee balm need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune eastern bee balm 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 eastern bee balm?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.