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Pruning guide · Perennial
Kamchatka stonecrop (Phedimus kamtschaticus): when and how to prune
Phedimus kamtschaticus
Kamchatka stonecrop (Phedimus kamtschaticus) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Kamchatka stonecrop (Phedimus kamtschaticus): when to prune it?
In March, before the new shoots start to grow.
What else to prune in those months? March
Kamchatka stonecrop (Phedimus kamtschaticus): how to prune it?
- Cut off dead stems and dried leaves just above the ground.
- After flowering or in March, cut off the dried flower heads.
- Cut back long, floppy shoots if the plant grows too loosely.
- Remove old, bare stems at the base.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Kamchatka stonecrop (Phedimus kamtschaticus) flowers in June–August, when it attracts bees.
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
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Plant profile: Kamchatka stonecrop (Phedimus kamtschaticus) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.