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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Autumn hawkbit: when and how to prune
Scorzoneroides autumnalis
Autumn hawkbit is best pruned in June and October.
| Pruning months | June and October |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–October |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Autumn hawkbit: when to prune it?
Mow in June and in October; in a flowering lawn every few weeks.
Autumn hawkbit: how to prune it?
- Mow in June, before the main flowering: the plant then regrows and flowers abundantly in late summer.
- Mow again in October and remove the cuttings so the soil stays poor.
- In a lawn, mow at 6–8 cm: the rosettes and often some of the flowers are spared.
- Leave a strip unmown until spring as shelter for insects.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: June and October. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Autumn hawkbit · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.