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Pruning guide · Perennial
Mother of thousands: when and how to prune
Saxifraga stolonifera
Mother of thousands is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–July |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Mother of thousands: when to prune it?
In April, once the risk of hard frost has passed.
What else to prune in those months? April
Mother of thousands: how to prune it?
- It is hardly pruned: only cut away damaged or frosted leaves and spent flower stems.
- Shorten runners that are too long or take the young plantlets for new plants.
- Use sharp secateurs and clear away the clippings.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- If you only cut back in April, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Mother of thousands · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.