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Pruning guide · Water or marginal plant
Marsh cinquefoil: when and how to prune
Comarum palustre
Marsh cinquefoil is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–July |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Marsh cinquefoil: when to prune it?
In March, before the new shoots appear. Otherwise it hardly needs pruning.
What else to prune in those months? March
Marsh cinquefoil: how to prune it?
- Cut last year’s dead stems back to just above the soil or water.
- Cut back creeping stems that go too far; pieces with roots can be replanted.
- Remove dead leaves from the water.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Marsh cinquefoil flowers in June–July, when it attracts bees.
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
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Plant profile: Marsh cinquefoil · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.