How to prune sedum 'matrona'

Early spring for annual cutback; late May for Chelsea Chop. Cut old stems to 5–10 cm from the base in spring with secateurs. Optionally cut the outer third of the clump back by half in late May to create a staggered flowering display.

Annually in spring. Sedum 'Matrona' (Hylotelephium 'Matrona') is a robust upright stonecrop. Leave its deep-pink flower-heads intact through autumn and winter for ornamental and wildlife value, then cut everything back to the ground-level rosette in early spring. A Chelsea Chop in late May on part of the clump can delay flowering and reduce stem height.

Cut old stems to 5–10 cm from the base in spring with secateurs. Optionally cut the outer third of the clump back by half in late May to create a staggered flowering display.