How to prune shasta daisy

Deadhead throughout summer; cut back by half after first flush; cut to ground in late autumn or early spring. Snip individual spent flower heads back to a side bud or healthy leaf. After the main flush, shear the whole plant back by roughly half. In autumn, cut all stems to 2–3 inches above ground or leave until early spring for wildlife.

Deadhead regularly; cut back once mid-season; annual hard cut-back; divide every 2–3 years. Shasta daisy responds excellently to deadheading, which keeps it blooming from early summer well into autumn. Remove spent flowers regularly. After the main flush, cut the whole plant back by about half to encourage a second wave. In late autumn, cut to ground level. Divide every 2–3 years as the centre dies out.

Snip individual spent flower heads back to a side bud or healthy leaf. After the main flush, shear the whole plant back by roughly half. In autumn, cut all stems to 2–3 inches above ground or leave until early spring for wildlife.