How to prune sanguisorba 'tanna'

Deadhead late summer as blooms fade; cut back in late autumn or early spring. Snip individual spent stems to the base. In autumn or early spring, cut all foliage and stems to near ground level with secateurs. Divide congested clumps every 3–4 years in spring.

Deadhead as needed; once-annual cutback in autumn or spring. Sanguisorba 'Tanna' is a compact, front-of-border cultivar with deep red bobble flowers. It requires very little pruning — deadhead spent stems if you want to reduce self-seeding or tidy the plant, and cut all growth back to ground level in late autumn or early spring. No complex technique needed.

Snip individual spent stems to the base. In autumn or early spring, cut all foliage and stems to near ground level with secateurs. Divide congested clumps every 3–4 years in spring.