How to Prune Lantana

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Prune your lantana before it blooms for best results.. Trim the stems of your plant to 6–8 in (15–20 cm) to rejuvenate it.. Cut away damaged areas to keep your lantana healthy.

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Prune your lantana before it blooms for best results.

Step 1

Prune your lantana before it blooms for best results.

2

Trim the stems of your plant to 6–8 in (15–20 cm) to rejuvenate it.

Step 2

Trim the stems of your plant to 6–8 in (15–20 cm) to rejuvenate it.

3

Cut away damaged areas to keep your lantana healthy.

Step 3

Cut away damaged areas to keep your lantana healthy.

4

Prune selectively in the summer and fall to shape your plants.

Step 4

Prune selectively in the summer and fall to shape your plants.

5

Remove any fading flowers, withered stems, and unattractive branches.

Step 5

Remove any fading flowers, withered stems, and unattractive branches.

6

Cut your plant down by one-third if it looks unkempt.

Step 6

Cut your plant down by one-third if it looks unkempt.

7

Make small snips around the crown of your plant to clean up the shape.

Step 7

Make small snips around the crown of your plant to clean up the shape.

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