Pruning guide
How to prune salad burnet
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Pruning salad burnet — FAQ
When should I prune salad burnet?
Remove flower stalks in early summer; remove old leaves as needed through the growing season. Cut flower stalks off at the base with scissors; snip individual old, tough outer leaves at the crown to make space for fresh inner growth.
How often does salad burnet need pruning?
Remove flower stalks promptly (usually once or twice each season); general tidying as needed. Salad Burnet is a low-maintenance evergreen perennial needing minimal pruning. Remove flower stalks as they appear in early summer — flowering makes leaves taste bitter and tougher. Cut back older or tatty outer leaves at the base to encourage fresh growth. Divide congested crowns every few years rather than relying on heavy pruning.
How do you prune salad burnet?
Cut flower stalks off at the base with scissors; snip individual old, tough outer leaves at the crown to make space for fresh inner growth.