Hypericum Tricolor Brown After Cold Spell: Prune to Live Buds in Weeks

A gardener's hypericum tricolor on a bank turned brown after severe cold, with marginal shoots. Asked whether to prune now (April) or wait.

Advice

Gill said check stems for buds lower down. If present, wait 2–3 weeks, then prune each stem to a plump bud. Patience pays; plants are often tougher than they look.

Wait for visible buds before pruning cold-damaged hypericum.