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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Festuca amethystina: when and how to prune
Festuca amethystina is best pruned in March and July.
| Pruning months | March and July |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–June |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Festuca amethystina: when to prune it?
Evergreen: do not cut back. In March you comb out the dead leaves; in July you cut off the spent flower stems.
Festuca amethystina: how to prune it?
- In March, comb or pull the dead leaves out of the tuft, wearing gloves.
- Cut the flower stems off at the base after flowering.
- Do not cut the blue-green leaves short: the tuft is slow to recover.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: March and July. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Don’t cut more than you need to: what stays standing gives insects and birds food and shelter.
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Plant profile: Festuca amethystina · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.