How to prune star of bethlehem

Immediately after flowers fade (spring). Snip off spent flower stalks at the base promptly to reduce seed spread. Leave all foliage to yellow and die back naturally before removing. Consider dividing congested clumps every few years in autumn.

Annually after flowering — deadheading is particularly important here to control spread. Star of Bethlehem needs minimal pruning. Deadheading spent flowers is recommended to curb its prolific self-seeding habit — this species can spread aggressively. Always leave the grassy foliage to die back fully and naturally after blooming to sustain the bulb. Removing green leaves early weakens flowering the following year.

Snip off spent flower stalks at the base promptly to reduce seed spread. Leave all foliage to yellow and die back naturally before removing. Consider dividing congested clumps every few years in autumn.