So you can easily master the pruning

The better you choose the location, the less care needs the goatee. He prefers a partially shaded or shady place, preferably under trees or in a darker corner of the garden. The soil should be slightly moist, rich in nutrients and humus, but at the same time permeable so that no waterlogging occurs.

Since the forest goat's beard is quite large, it requires a relatively large amount of space. This is how the impressive panicles of flowers come into their own. Did you know that there are male and female plants in the forest goat's beard? You can tell them apart by the color of the flowers; the female are white, while the male is cream-colored.

When is the best time to prune?

The goat's beard can be cut back in late autumn as well as in early spring. Pick the time that best suits your needs. Not every garden owner likes the view of a “bare” garden in winter, while some like it to be “tidy and clean”. There is no need to argue about taste and the forest goat's beard accepts both variants to cut.

How is the goatee trimmed

The forest goat's beard is quite persistent and forms strong roots. So it is relatively insensitive to possible cutting errors. Cut off your goat's beard just above the ground, it will sprout again quite reliably. If you want to prevent seed formation, cut off the flower panicles just above the foliage immediately after flowering.

Cut forest goatee for the vase

The imposing panicles of the forest goat's beard are not only a beautiful sight in the garden, they are also ideal as a decoration for living rooms. The panicles can be up to 50 cm long, and the vase can be correspondingly large. Floor vases, for example, are also suitable.

The essentials in brief:

• Cut back in late autumn or early spring
• Cut back to just above the ground
• good cut flower for the vase
• to prevent seed formation, cut back the flower panicles immediately after flowering