Pruning guide
How to prune scaevola aemula 'whirlwind white'
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Pruning scaevola aemula 'whirlwind white' — FAQ
When should I prune scaevola aemula 'whirlwind white'?
Pinch at planting in spring; optional shear in midsummer. At transplanting, pinch stem tips back by 1–2 inches to promote branching. If the plant thins mid-season, shear uniformly back by one-quarter with clean scissors, cutting above active leaf nodes.
How often does scaevola aemula 'whirlwind white' need pruning?
Pinch once; one optional midsummer shearing per season. Scaevola 'Whirlwind White' is a self-cleaning trailing annual that sheds spent blooms without deadheading. Pinching at planting encourages the dense, mounded habit this variety is known for. A light shear of one-quarter in mid to late summer can restore vigor if stems become bare at the base.
How do you prune scaevola aemula 'whirlwind white'?
At transplanting, pinch stem tips back by 1–2 inches to promote branching. If the plant thins mid-season, shear uniformly back by one-quarter with clean scissors, cutting above active leaf nodes.