Pruning guide
How to prune walker's low catmint
More walker's low catmint care
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- When to repot walker's low catmint
Pruning walker's low catmint — FAQ
When should I prune walker's low catmint?
Early summer after first flowering; late winter for the annual cleanup. Shear the whole plant back by half to two-thirds with garden shears once the first bloom is spent. In late winter, cut remaining dead stems back to 5–15 cm above ground level, just above visible new growth.
How often does walker's low catmint need pruning?
Twice a year — post-first-bloom shear and a late-winter cleanup. Walker's Low catmint blooms heavily in late spring and early summer and will rebloom reliably if cut back promptly afterwards. Shear the plant back by one-half to two-thirds after the first flush fades to encourage a neat second wave. In late winter, cut all dead stems back to about 5–15 cm above the ground. Avoid cutting back in autumn, which risks frost damage to the crown.
How do you prune walker's low catmint?
Shear the whole plant back by half to two-thirds with garden shears once the first bloom is spent. In late winter, cut remaining dead stems back to 5–15 cm above ground level, just above visible new growth.