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Pruning guide · Perennial
Pasqueflower: when and how to prune
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pasqueflower is best pruned in February.
| Pruning months | February |
|---|---|
| Flowering | March–May |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
| Poisonous to people and pets | Yes, take care with children and pets |
Pasqueflower: when to prune it?
No pruning is needed. In February, at most carefully remove the old, dead leaves so that the flower buds get light.
What else to prune in those months? February
Pasqueflower: how to prune it?
- Pull or cut away dead leaves at the base without touching the hairy buds.
- Leave the seed heads after flowering: they are almost as beautiful as the flowers.
- Wear gloves when working on it.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: February.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Pasqueflower flowers in March–May, when it attracts bees.
- If you only cut back in February, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Caution: The sap can irritate the skin: wear gloves. Pasqueflower is poisonous: wear gloves and keep clippings away from children, pets and livestock.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Pasqueflower · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.