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How to prune osteospermum 'sunny serena white'

Best time
Continuously spring to autumn; cut back during mid-summer heat pause
How often
Deadhead weekly; shear once mid-season during heat pause
Technique
Snip spent daisy heads back to a lateral shoot or leaf node. During the mid-summer lull, cut the whole plant back by one-third with shears, then water and feed to encourage regrowth.

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Pruning osteospermum 'sunny serena white' — FAQ

When should I prune osteospermum 'sunny serena white'?

Continuously spring to autumn; cut back during mid-summer heat pause. Snip spent daisy heads back to a lateral shoot or leaf node. During the mid-summer lull, cut the whole plant back by one-third with shears, then water and feed to encourage regrowth.

How often does osteospermum 'sunny serena white' need pruning?

Deadhead weekly; shear once mid-season during heat pause. Osteospermum 'Sunny Serena White' (African daisy) flowers longest with regular deadheading to prevent seed set. Remove spent blooms by cutting back to a side shoot. In hot mid-summer weather plants often pause flowering; cut back by one-third at this point and they will rebound with a strong autumn flush.

How do you prune osteospermum 'sunny serena white'?

Snip spent daisy heads back to a lateral shoot or leaf node. During the mid-summer lull, cut the whole plant back by one-third with shears, then water and feed to encourage regrowth.