Pruning guide
How to prune october daphne
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Pruning october daphne — FAQ
When should I prune october daphne?
After flowering in autumn; dead stems removed in late winter. Deadhead faded flower clusters by pinching or cutting back to the main stem. Once stems die back fully in winter, remove them at the base. Do not cut into healthy green growth during the growing season.
How often does october daphne need pruning?
Annually. October Daphne (Sedum sieboldii) is a trailing succulent needing very little pruning. Remove spent flower heads after its pink autumn blooms fade. The plant dies back to the rootstock in winter — cut dead stems away cleanly at soil level. In spring it re-sprouts naturally. No shaping is needed during the growing season.
How do you prune october daphne?
Deadhead faded flower clusters by pinching or cutting back to the main stem. Once stems die back fully in winter, remove them at the base. Do not cut into healthy green growth during the growing season.