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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
White clover: when and how to prune
Trifolium repens
White clover is best pruned in April–October.
| Pruning months | April–October |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–September |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
White clover: when to prune it?
Mowing from April to October, every 3–4 weeks.
What else to prune in those months? April · May · June · July · August · September · October
White clover: how to prune it?
- Set the mower to 5–6 cm: mowing shorter leaves few flowers.
- Mow after a flush of flowers, when most heads have turned brown.
- Alternate: mow one half, and the other half two weeks later.
- Give a last cut in October, then let the lawn rest.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: April–October.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Caution: Do not mow when the lawn is full of flowers and bees: mow in the evening or just after a flush of flowers.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: White clover · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.