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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Heath bedstraw: when and how to prune
Galium saxatile
Heath bedstraw is best pruned in September.
| Pruning months | September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Heath bedstraw: when to prune it?
Not needed. Possibly a light trim in September, after flowering.
What else to prune in those months? September
Heath bedstraw: how to prune it?
- Snip off the faded flowering stems just above the mat with scissors.
- Leave the creeping green stems: the mat grows on from them.
- In a heather garden it is enough to trim the heather every few years and leave the bedstraw alone.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: September.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Heath bedstraw · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.