Pruning guide
How to prune threadleaf coreopsis
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Pruning threadleaf coreopsis — FAQ
When should I prune threadleaf coreopsis?
After first bloom flush in early to midsummer; late autumn for final cutback. Shear the whole plant back by half to two-thirds with hedge shears or scissors after peak bloom. Cut to 3-4 inches above ground in late autumn.
How often does threadleaf coreopsis need pruning?
Shear once mid-season after bloom; cut back annually in autumn. Threadleaf Coreopsis is a reliable perennial with fine, feathery foliage. Shear the entire plant back by one-half to two-thirds after the first main flush of bloom in early summer — this triggers a strong second flush. Cut all stems to 3-4 inches above ground in late autumn. One of the most rewarding coreopsis to shear hard mid-season.
How do you prune threadleaf coreopsis?
Shear the whole plant back by half to two-thirds with hedge shears or scissors after peak bloom. Cut to 3-4 inches above ground in late autumn.