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Pruning guide · Perennial
Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii): when and how to prune
Ligularia przewalskii
Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii) is best pruned in September and November.
| Pruning months | September and November |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–August |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
| Poisonous to people and pets | Yes, take care with children and pets |
Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii): when to prune it?
It needs hardly any pruning. In September cut off the spent spikes, in November the dead leaves.
Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii): how to prune it?
- Cut the spent spikes off just above the leaves.
- If you leave them, it sometimes self-seeds.
- In November, once frost has killed the leaves, cut them off just above the ground.
- Remove damaged leaves as you go, wearing gloves.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: September and November. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii) flowers in July–August, when it attracts bees.
Caution: Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii) is poisonous: wear gloves and keep clippings away from children, pets and livestock.
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Plant profile: Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.