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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Alsike clover: when and how to prune
Trifolium hybridum
Alsike clover is best pruned in July and September.
| Pruning months | July and September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–September |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Alsike clover: when to prune it?
No real pruning. Mow a damp wildflower meadow in mid-July and again in September.
Alsike clover: how to prune it?
- Mow after the first flowering, when some of the heads are brown: it will then flower again in late summer.
- Leave the cuttings for a few days, then remove them.
- Leave a strip standing into autumn for insects.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: July and September. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
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Plant profile: Alsike clover · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.