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Pruning guide · Perennial
Hardy gloxinia: when and how to prune
Incarvillea delavayi
Hardy gloxinia is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–June |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Hardy gloxinia: when to prune it?
In March remove last year’s dead foliage; during flowering trim faded flowers.
What else to prune in those months? March
Hardy gloxinia: how to prune it?
- Cut dead stems and leaves down to just above the ground in March.
- Remove faded flowers or flower stems, just below the flower.
- In autumn leave a few pods if you want to collect seed.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Hardy gloxinia flowers in May–June, 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.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Hardy gloxinia · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.