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Pruning guide · Perennial
Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta): when and how to prune
Tricyrtis hirta
Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | September–October |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta): when to prune it?
In March, cut away last year’s dead stems. Otherwise it is not pruned.
What else to prune in those months? March
Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta): how to prune it?
- Leave the stems standing after flowering: they protect the roots in winter.
- In March, cut the old stems down to just above the ground, before the new shoots appear.
- Watch out for young shoots that may already be just above the soil.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta) flowers in September–October, 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: Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.