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Pruning guide · Perennial
Garden Solomon's seal: when and how to prune
Polygonatum × hybridum
Garden Solomon's seal is best pruned in November.
| Pruning months | November |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–June |
| 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 |
Garden Solomon's seal: when to prune it?
No pruning is needed. Cut the stems down in November once they have withered, or leave them until the end of winter.
What else to prune in those months? November
Garden Solomon's seal: how to prune it?
- Leave the stems until they are yellow or brown: this way the plant draws its reserves back into the rhizome.
- Then cut them off just above the ground.
- When cutting for the vase, take no more than a third of the stems so the plant stays strong.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: November.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Garden Solomon's seal flowers in May–June, when it attracts bees.
Caution: Do not cut the stems down while they are still green. Garden Solomon's seal is poisonous: wear gloves and keep clippings away from children, pets and livestock.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Garden Solomon's seal · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.