prickly ivy · Pruning

prickly ivy · Smilax aspera

Requires a warm sunny position in well-drained soil, grown against a support. Not suitable for cold, frost prone areas

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

How to Prune prickly ivy?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.