How to prune prince's feather

Deadhead as flowers fade in late summer to autumn. Snip faded flower spikes at the point they meet the main stem. For a bushier habit, pinch the central growing tip when the seedling is 15–20 cm tall.

Rarely — deadhead to control self-seeding. Prince's feather is a tall annual grown for its upright red-purple flower plumes and needs minimal pruning. Pinching when young can encourage a slightly bushier plant, but most gardeners grow it for its single bold spike. Remove spent flowers before seed sets to limit prolific self-seeding in suitable climates.

Snip faded flower spikes at the point they meet the main stem. For a bushier habit, pinch the central growing tip when the seedling is 15–20 cm tall.