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Pruning guide · Perennial
Sea lavender: when and how to prune
Limonium platyphyllum
Sea lavender is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–September |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Sea lavender: when to prune it?
In March, before the new leaves appear; flowers for a bouquet are cut in summer.
What else to prune in those months? March
Sea lavender: how to prune it?
- Cut the old, dead flower sprays back to the rosette.
- Remove dead, brown leaves at the base by hand or with scissors.
- Cut the flowers for a bouquet or for drying in July–August, when most of the little flowers are open.
- Hang the stems upside down in a dry, dark, airy place to dry them.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Sea lavender flowers in July–September, 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.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Sea lavender · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.