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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Broad-leaved sedge: when and how to prune
Carex siderosticta
Broad-leaved sedge is best pruned in February.
| Pruning months | February |
|---|---|
| Flowering | April–May |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Broad-leaved sedge: when to prune it?
Late February, before the new shoots and flower spikes come through.
What else to prune in those months? February
Broad-leaved sedge: how to prune it?
- Cut all brown, dead leaves off just above the ground.
- Do this before the new leaves emerge so that you do not damage them.
- No further pruning is needed.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: February.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- If you only cut back in February, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Broad-leaved sedge · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.