Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, Public domain · source
Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Burnet-saxifrage: when and how to prune
Pimpinella saxifraga
Burnet-saxifrage is best pruned in March and October.
| Pruning months | March and October |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–September |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Burnet-saxifrage: when to prune it?
Mow in late September or October, after the seed has set. Leave some of the stems standing until March.
Burnet-saxifrage: how to prune it?
- Mow or cut off the spent stems once the seed is ripe and brown.
- Remove the cuttings so that the soil stays poor.
- In one corner, leave some of the stems standing all winter: small insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
- Cut those stems down in March, before the new rosettes start to grow.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: March and October. 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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Plant profile: Burnet-saxifrage · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.