Pruning guide
How to prune sagittaria sagittifolia
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Pruning sagittaria sagittifolia — FAQ
When should I prune sagittaria sagittifolia?
Remove damaged leaves as needed; hard cutback in late autumn. Snip or pull individual yellowing leaves at their base during the growing season. In autumn, cut all growth to 5 cm above the waterline after dieback. Contain spread by confining roots to a basket.
How often does sagittaria sagittifolia need pruning?
Tidy leaves as needed; annual hard cutback in autumn. Old World arrowhead needs only basic tidying. Remove yellowed or damaged arrow-shaped leaves throughout the growing season to maintain water quality. Cut all above-water growth back to near the crown in late autumn after natural dieback. Like other Sagittaria, it spreads via tubers — manage spread by containing roots rather than by pruning shoots.
How do you prune sagittaria sagittifolia?
Snip or pull individual yellowing leaves at their base during the growing season. In autumn, cut all growth to 5 cm above the waterline after dieback. Contain spread by confining roots to a basket.