Pruning guide
How to prune variegated japanese spurge
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning variegated japanese spurge — FAQ
When should I prune variegated japanese spurge?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does variegated japanese spurge need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune variegated japanese spurge mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune variegated japanese spurge?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.