How to prune persian shield

Spring for hard pruning; tip-pinch throughout spring and summer. Pinch out the top 2–3 cm of each stem above a leaf node regularly. In spring, cut the whole plant back by up to one-half with clean secateurs to stimulate vigorous, well-coloured regrowth.

Tip-pinch every 2–3 weeks in growing season; cut back hard in spring. Persian Shield grows vigorously and needs regular pinching to stay bushy and display its best iridescent foliage. Without pruning, stems become long and floppy. Pinch out growing tips frequently through spring and summer. Cut back by one-half in spring to rejuvenate older plants and promote dense, colourful new foliage.

Pinch out the top 2–3 cm of each stem above a leaf node regularly. In spring, cut the whole plant back by up to one-half with clean secateurs to stimulate vigorous, well-coloured regrowth.