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“Prune in June”– Cleaning up – UPDATE
During the last week of June, I severely cut back three groups of perennials as a means to “clean them up”, as all three had bloomed their asses off and were now looking tired and spent. I knew they...
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“Prune in June”– Helenium (Sneezeweed) UPDATE
Back in the middle of June, I had written about my pruning experiment with my three Sneezeweed plants. I was closely following the advice of the legendary “plantswoman” Tracy DiSabato-Aust by pruning...
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“Prune in June”– Boltonia – UPDATE
When last we spoke of my beloved (sarcasm should be applied here) Boltonia, I had cut them back by half in the middle of June. As you know or … as you will now know … each and every year these...
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“Prune in June”– another Joe Pye Weed update
When we last discussed my experimental pruning of Joey Pye (experimental in that I’m strictly following the advice of Tracy DiSabato-Aust), there were new bud breaks just emerging where I had...
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“Prune in June”– Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’– UPDATE
On a whim, I pinched back one of my three Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’ perennials back in June just to “see what happens”. How’s that for motivation? Unlike the cultivar ‘Autumn Joy’ which almost always toppled...
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Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’– Final pruning results
Back in June, I pinched back one of my Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’ as a pruning experiment. You can read the original post here. I then updated the results in early September which you can also read here. I’m...
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“Prune in June” is back – Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’
Last June, I started my “Prune in June” series covering perennials I cut or pinched back in June to control the ultimate height and/or look of said perennials. June has come and gone already, but I...
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“Prune in June”– Boltonia
Here in zone 6B New Jersey, Boltonia typically blooms in late August/September and any blooms that time of year cannot be understated. They have a fantastic flower color and can be statuesque if...
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“Prune in June”– Sneezeweed
Quick one today as I continue with my 2nd year of doing the “Prune in June” series. I cut back one Sneezeweed (Helenium) by 1/2 in mid June last year hoping it would bloom without falling over. Here...
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Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium)
If I could only take one perennial with me to a deserted island (and assuming zone plays no part in this fictional game) it would be Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye Weed). We’re talking a statuesque...
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