A compact perennial known for its vivid magenta flowers and fragrant grey-green foliage, cheddar pink 'Firewitch' flourishes with proper pruning. After blooming, deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second flush and tidy up the shape. Cut back stems by one-third in spring to promote dense growth. Optimal pruning periods align with late spring, summer, and early fall. Pruning benefits cheddar pink 'Firewitch' by maintaining its mounded form, stimulating new blooms, and curbing disease by enhancing air circulation within the plant.
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