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Pruning guide · Perennial
Himalayan cinquefoil (Potentilla atrosanguinea): when and how to prune
Potentilla atrosanguinea
Himalayan cinquefoil (Potentilla atrosanguinea) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–September |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Himalayan cinquefoil (Potentilla atrosanguinea): when to prune it?
In March: cut away old stems and weathered foliage, before the new shoots appear.
What else to prune in those months? March
Himalayan cinquefoil (Potentilla atrosanguinea): how to prune it?
- Cut last year’s dead stems in March down to just above the new shoots.
- In summer, cut spent stems back to the foliage.
- Regularly remove brown or affected leaves.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Himalayan cinquefoil (Potentilla atrosanguinea) flowers in June–September, 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.
Caution: Do not cut all the foliage to the ground in autumn: it protects the crown in winter.
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Plant profile: Himalayan cinquefoil (Potentilla atrosanguinea) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.