Pruning guide
How to prune spanish lavender
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Pruning spanish lavender — FAQ
When should I prune spanish lavender?
Immediately after flowering (late spring to early summer). Shear the whole plant back by about one-third after blooms fade, retaining plenty of green leafy growth. Shape into a neat dome. A second light trim after any rebloom flush extends the plant's compactness.
How often does spanish lavender need pruning?
Once (or twice if reblooming) annually after flowering. Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) blooms earlier than English types and needs pruning right after flowering to keep it compact. Cut back by up to one-third immediately after the pineapple-like blooms fade. It can rebloom if trimmed promptly. Avoid cutting into old bare wood — it does not recover reliably.
How do you prune spanish lavender?
Shear the whole plant back by about one-third after blooms fade, retaining plenty of green leafy growth. Shape into a neat dome. A second light trim after any rebloom flush extends the plant's compactness.