How to prune summer snowflake

After flowering ends (late spring). Remove spent flower stems at the base once blooms are over. Leave foliage to senesce completely before tidying away. Divide congested clumps in autumn if performance declines.

Annually after each flowering. Summer Snowflake needs little pruning. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent excessive self-seeding — this species can spread vigorously in moist soils. As with all bulbs, foliage must be left to die back naturally after blooming to feed the bulb for next year. Never cut green leaves early.

Remove spent flower stems at the base once blooms are over. Leave foliage to senesce completely before tidying away. Divide congested clumps in autumn if performance declines.