Twinflower Stitchwort

Twinflower Stitchwort should be watered frequently enough that the soil stays slightly damp, but not soggy. Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Watering should be done gently, as plants with shallow roots can be easily damaged. During warmer months, this plant should be watered once a week, and during cooler months, once every 2 weeks.

Twinflower Stitchwort is an alpine species native to the mountains of Europe and Central Asia. This plant requires a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight each day; however, plants located at higher elevations may need up to 10 hours of sunlight for optimal growth. Twinflower Stitchwort prefers to bask in the sun in the morning, and partial shade or light then late in the afternoon and early evening. This allows the plant to conserve energy while simultaneously providing adequate sunlight. Additionally, for optimal growth and flowering results, Twinflower Stitchwort should be placed in an area where it receives direct sunlight and cannot be shaded by tall structures or trees.

Twinflower Stitchwort is an easy-to-care-for perennial flowering plant that requires minimal pruning. It should be pruned after it has finished blooming in late summer. Cut the old flower stems, along with any foliage that looks brown or damaged, back to the base of the plant. For neatness and to prevent overcrowding of stems and blooms, as well as to encourage new blooms, prune it regularly throughout the growing season. You should prune it again in late spring, just before the new growth appears. This will help to maintain a more attractive shape and a healthy plant.