Pruning guide
How to prune pink coreopsis
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Pruning pink coreopsis — FAQ
When should I prune pink coreopsis?
During bloom season; midsummer shear if needed; late autumn cutback. Pinch off spent blooms or shear the plant by one-third in midsummer. Cut all growth to 3-4 inches above ground in late autumn. Divide in spring.
How often does pink coreopsis need pruning?
Deadhead regularly; shear if leggy; cut back annually; divide every 2-3 years. Pink Coreopsis is a delicate, fine-textured perennial native to eastern US wetland margins. Deadhead spent flowers to extend its long bloom season. Shear the entire plant back by one-third in midsummer if it becomes floppy. Cut to 3-4 inches in late autumn. It spreads readily — divide or thin clumps every 2-3 years to control spread.
How do you prune pink coreopsis?
Pinch off spent blooms or shear the plant by one-third in midsummer. Cut all growth to 3-4 inches above ground in late autumn. Divide in spring.