Plumbago Pruning Timing: Avoid Winter Months

Can I trim plumbagos anytime, or wait until early spring?

Expert Advice

Trim now with no problems, but you'll lose blue flowers for a month or so—worth it for shaping. Avoid trimming October through February.

Nick

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