Pruning guide
How to prune white stonecrop
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Pruning white stonecrop — FAQ
When should I prune white stonecrop?
Early spring for cleanup; early summer after flowering for deadheading. Snip dead or damaged stems back to healthy tissue at the base. Remove spent flower stalks cleanly at the stem junction. A light shear across the whole mat can refresh leggy patches.
How often does white stonecrop need pruning?
Annually; deadhead after each flowering period. White Stonecrop is a self-sufficient low groundcover that rarely needs pruning. Remove dead stems and any frost-damaged growth in early spring. Deadhead spent flower stalks after the early-summer bloom to keep the plant tidy and discourage excessive self-seeding. No shaping or hard pruning is required under normal conditions.
How do you prune white stonecrop?
Snip dead or damaged stems back to healthy tissue at the base. Remove spent flower stalks cleanly at the stem junction. A light shear across the whole mat can refresh leggy patches.