Pruning guide
How to prune paprika yarrow
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Pruning paprika yarrow — FAQ
When should I prune paprika yarrow?
Deadhead or shear after the first bloom (early–midsummer); final cut-back in late autumn or early spring. After the first flower flush fades, shear plants back by half with hedge shears to stimulate fresh growth and rebloom. Divide congested clumps every 2–3 years in spring to prevent them spreading too aggressively and to maintain flower quality.
How often does paprika yarrow need pruning?
Two cuts per season (post-first bloom + autumn/spring); divide every 2–3 years. Paprika yarrow is a vigorous, free-flowering Achillea millefolium cultivar. Deadheading or lightly shearing plants after the first flush of bloom triggers a second wave of flowers. Cut the whole plant back hard by half to two-thirds in late summer after flowering, then tidy to the ground in late autumn or early spring.
How do you prune paprika yarrow?
After the first flower flush fades, shear plants back by half with hedge shears to stimulate fresh growth and rebloom. Divide congested clumps every 2–3 years in spring to prevent them spreading too aggressively and to maintain flower quality.