Pruning guide
How to prune ribbon bush
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Pruning ribbon bush — FAQ
When should I prune ribbon bush?
Late winter to early spring, after flowering has finished. Cut all flowered stems back by one-third to one-half, just above a healthy node or side shoot. Remove any weak, crossing, or dead stems entirely at the base to open up airflow.
How often does ribbon bush need pruning?
Annually after flowering; light tip-pinching in spring to summer to encourage branching. Hypoestes aristata (ribbon bush) is a flowering shrubby perennial rather than a foliage novelty. It blooms in autumn and winter on the current season's growth. Cut stems back by up to half after flowering finishes to maintain a tidy shape and stimulate vigorous new shoots for the next flowering cycle.
How do you prune ribbon bush?
Cut all flowered stems back by one-third to one-half, just above a healthy node or side shoot. Remove any weak, crossing, or dead stems entirely at the base to open up airflow.