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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Spiked rampion: when and how to prune
Phyteuma spicatum
Spiked rampion is best pruned in September.
| Pruning months | September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–July |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Spiked rampion: when to prune it?
In September, when the seed is ripe, or leave the stems standing until spring.
What else to prune in those months? September
Spiked rampion: how to prune it?
- Do not cut off faded spikes straight away: let them set seed first.
- In September cut the withered stems back to just above the ground, or leave them as shelter for insects.
- Do not tidy around the plant: the leaf rosette dies back by itself under the leaf litter in winter.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: September.
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: Spiked rampion · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.