Pruning guide
How to prune the rocket ligularia
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Pruning the rocket ligularia — FAQ
When should I prune the rocket ligularia?
Deadhead after flowering (midsummer); cut back to ground in autumn after frost. Snip spent flower spikes at the base once blooms fade. In autumn, cut all stems and foliage to just above ground level with shears or loppers.
How often does the rocket ligularia need pruning?
Deadhead as needed through summer; full cutback once annually in autumn. The Rocket Ligularia benefits from deadheading spent flower spikes to tidy the plant and extend the season. Cut back the entire clump to ground level in autumn after the first hard frost blackens the foliage. This herbaceous perennial dies back completely each year, so annual cutback is all the pruning required.
How do you prune the rocket ligularia?
Snip spent flower spikes at the base once blooms fade. In autumn, cut all stems and foliage to just above ground level with shears or loppers.