How to prune veronicastrum virginicum 'fascination'

Deadhead in late summer after flowering; cut to ground level in late winter or early spring. Snip spent flower spikes back to a side shoot or leaf pair to encourage reblooming. Leave architectural seedheads standing through winter for ornamental and wildlife value. In late winter, cut all stems to within a few inches of the ground before new basal growth starts.

Deadhead as needed in summer; hard cut-back once annually in late winter/early spring. Veronicastrum 'Fascination' is a tall, architectural perennial. Deadhead after the pale lilac spikes finish to encourage a secondary flush and prevent excessive self-seeding. The upright seedheads have winter ornamental value and provide bird food, so many gardeners leave them standing. Cut the whole plant back to ground level in late winter or early spring before new shoots emerge.

Snip spent flower spikes back to a side shoot or leaf pair to encourage reblooming. Leave architectural seedheads standing through winter for ornamental and wildlife value. In late winter, cut all stems to within a few inches of the ground before new basal growth starts.