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Pruning guide · Perennial
Golden lace: when and how to prune
Patrinia scabiosifolia
Golden lace is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–October |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees and butterflies |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Golden lace: when to prune it?
In March, before the new shoots start to grow.
What else to prune in those months? March
Golden lace: how to prune it?
- Cut all dead stems down to 10 cm above the ground.
- Leave the seed heads standing in autumn and winter for winter interest.
- To keep the plant lower, cut the shoots back by a third at the end of May; flowering will be a little later.
- Remove dead leaves from the base of the rosette.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Golden lace flowers in July–October, when it attracts bees and butterflies.
- 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: Golden lace · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.