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Pruning guide · Perennial
October daphne (Hylotelephium sieboldii): when and how to prune
Hylotelephium sieboldii
October daphne (Hylotelephium sieboldii) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | September–October |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
October daphne (Hylotelephium sieboldii): when to prune it?
In March, before the new shoots appear.
What else to prune in those months? March
October daphne (Hylotelephium sieboldii): how to prune it?
- Cut last year’s dry, brown stems right back to the base.
- Cut out weak or rotting parts back to healthy tissue.
- In autumn you can remove the spent flower heads if they look untidy.
- Shorten long stems after flowering to keep the plant compact.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- October daphne (Hylotelephium sieboldii) flowers in September–October, when it attracts bees.
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
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Plant profile: October daphne (Hylotelephium sieboldii) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.