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Pruning guide · Annual
Apache beggarticks: when and how to prune
Bidens ferulifolia
Apache beggarticks is best pruned in July.
| Pruning months | July |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–October |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees and butterflies |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Apache beggarticks: when to prune it?
In July, when the stems get long or the plant becomes bare in the middle. Otherwise no pruning is needed.
What else to prune in those months? July
Apache beggarticks: how to prune it?
- Shorten long stems by a third to a half, just above a leaf.
- Do not cut everything at once: work in two rounds a week apart so there are always some flowers.
- Water and feed after trimming; after a few weeks it is in full flower again.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: July.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Apache beggarticks flowers in May–October, when it attracts bees and butterflies.
- If pruning falls during flowering, wait until it is over or leave part of the plant to flower, so bees and butterflies still benefit.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Apache beggarticks · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.