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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Dandelion: when and how to prune
Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion is best pruned in June and September.
| Pruning months | June and September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | March–October |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Dandelion: when to prune it?
Mow only after the main flowering, in June, and again in September.
Dandelion: how to prune it?
- Mow a flowery lawn or meadow at 5–8 cm and remove the cuttings.
- Snip off faded, closed heads before they turn into clocks if you want to limit self-seeding.
- In a wild corner, leave a few seed clocks for goldfinches and sparrows.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: June 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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This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.