Should I Cut Back My Heuchera?

Heucheras: Do not cut back. The semi-evergreen growth protects the plants from the temperature changes and accompanying heaving common in shallow rooted plants.

Can you cut back heuchera?

How to prune heuchera. After a couple of years your heuchera may start to become rather clumped and leggy. When you part the leaves, you'll discover woody stems that lead back to the crown of the plant. To prune, cut the stems back to a just above buds of fresh growth at the top of the crown.

When should I cut back my heuchera?

Most heucheras produce flowers, typically beginning in late spring or early summer. To help prolong the flowering period, snip off the flower stems just below foliage level when the flowers die.

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