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Pruning guide · Bulb or tuber
Crimson flag lily: when and how to prune
Hesperantha coccinea
Crimson flag lily is best pruned in February–March.
| Pruning months | February–March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | September–November |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Crimson flag lily: when to prune it?
From late February to March, before the new shoots appear. In between, cut off spent flower stems.
Crimson flag lily: how to prune it?
- Cut the dead leaves from the previous year back to a few centimetres above the ground.
- Cut spent flower stems off at the base in autumn.
- In mild winters part of the foliage stays green: cut off only what has turned brown.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: February–March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Don’t cut more than you need to: what stays standing gives insects and birds food and shelter.
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Plant profile: Crimson flag lily · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.