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Pruning guide

How to prune osteospermum 'voltage yellow'

Best time
Deadhead throughout the blooming season; hard cutback in midsummer when flowering slows
How often
Deadhead weekly; cutback once mid-season
Technique
Pinch or snip spent flower heads just below the bloom to the nearest leaf node. In midsummer, cut all stems back by one-third with clean shears to encourage branching and a second flush of flowers.

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Pruning osteospermum 'voltage yellow' — FAQ

When should I prune osteospermum 'voltage yellow'?

Deadhead throughout the blooming season; hard cutback in midsummer when flowering slows. Pinch or snip spent flower heads just below the bloom to the nearest leaf node. In midsummer, cut all stems back by one-third with clean shears to encourage branching and a second flush of flowers.

How often does osteospermum 'voltage yellow' need pruning?

Deadhead weekly; cutback once mid-season. Osteospermum 'Voltage Yellow' benefits from regular deadheading and a mid-season cutback to stay bushy and reblooming. Without pruning it becomes leggy and flower production drops. Pinch spent blooms weekly and cut stems back by one-third in midsummer to trigger a fresh flush of growth and flowers.

How do you prune osteospermum 'voltage yellow'?

Pinch or snip spent flower heads just below the bloom to the nearest leaf node. In midsummer, cut all stems back by one-third with clean shears to encourage branching and a second flush of flowers.