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