Pruning guide
How to prune sapphire blue oat grass
Best time
Late winter to early spring
How often
Annually (tidy); divide every 3–4 years
Technique
Use gloved hands or a rake to pull dead blades from the clump; cut spent flower stems to the base with secateurs. Never shear the entire plant hard to soil level.
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Pruning sapphire blue oat grass — FAQ
When should I prune sapphire blue oat grass?
Late winter to early spring. Use gloved hands or a rake to pull dead blades from the clump; cut spent flower stems to the base with secateurs. Never shear the entire plant hard to soil level.
How often does sapphire blue oat grass need pruning?
Annually (tidy); divide every 3–4 years. Sapphire Blue Oat Grass ('Sapphire') is treated identically to the species. Comb out dead leaves and remove spent flower stalks in late winter or early spring. Avoid hard shearing — this is an evergreen grass and cutting to the ground is likely to weaken the plant. Keep the centre fresh by dividing when it becomes hollow.
How do you prune sapphire blue oat grass?
Use gloved hands or a rake to pull dead blades from the clump; cut spent flower stems to the base with secateurs. Never shear the entire plant hard to soil level.