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Pruning guide · Perennial
New Zealand brass buttons: when and how to prune
Leptinella squalida
New Zealand brass buttons is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–June |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
New Zealand brass buttons: when to prune it?
In April, when growth gets going.
What else to prune in those months? April
New Zealand brass buttons: how to prune it?
- Cut off brown patches damaged by winter with scissors or a trimmer.
- A light trim with hedge shears or grass shears keeps the mat dense and neat.
- Remove spent flower heads only if you find them bothersome.
- In autumn, clear fallen leaves off the mat so the foliage does not rot.
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.
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Plant profile: New Zealand brass buttons · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.