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Pruning guide · Climber
Narrow-leaved everlasting-pea: when and how to prune
Lathyrus sylvestris
Narrow-leaved everlasting-pea is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Nesting season (15 March–15 August) | Take care in March |
| Flowering | June–August |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Narrow-leaved everlasting-pea: when to prune it?
In March, when you cut away last year’s dead stems.
What else to prune in those months? March
Narrow-leaved everlasting-pea: how to prune it?
- Leave the dead stems standing in winter: they give insects shelter.
- In March, cut them just above the ground, before the new shoots appear.
- Then guide the new shoots back to their support.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Pruning in March can fall in the nesting season (15 March–15 August). Check carefully for nesting birds first: disturbing an active nest is against the law.
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
- Prunings can go on a dead hedge or brash pile in a corner of the garden: shelter for hedgehogs, wrens and insects.
Common mistakes
- Clipping without first checking for nesting birds.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Narrow-leaved everlasting-pea · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.