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Pruning guide · Perennial
New Zealand satin flower: when and how to prune
Libertia grandiflora
New Zealand satin flower is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–July |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
New Zealand satin flower: when to prune it?
In April, when new growth begins.
What else to prune in those months? April
New Zealand satin flower: how to prune it?
- Remove dead or brown, frost-damaged leaves from the fans by hand or with scissors.
- Cut dried flower stems back to the clump as soon as they look untidy.
- Do not trim the green leaves: they are the ornament of the plant.
- Gently pull leaves out of the clump instead of cutting them, so as not to damage the core.
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 satin flower · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.