To make the flowers grow more vigorously and beautifully, sometimes a "hard cut" pruning method is required. Lack of proper pruning during the growth of some flowers may lead to uneven growth, sparse or incomplete flowers. Therefore, for some specific flower varieties, cut them hard once and open them once to make them thrive and show the most beautiful flowers. In this article, I'm going to look at three common flowers that need to be "cut hard" and pruned with proper pruning techniques to make them thrive and bloom beautifully.
1.Seasonal flowers.
It is one of the most popular ornamental flowers in the world, with a wide variety of colors and a long flowering period. However, the growth habits and pruning requirements of the moon flower are relatively special, and they usually need to be pruned frequently to maintain the beautiful shape and promote the growth of new branches and shoots. Here's how to cut the moon flowers:
Stem streamlining: After the flowering period is over, new shoots should be stimulated by streamlining the stem. The streamlining of the trunk helps to promote branching, increasing the number of flowering branches, and making the whole plant more lush.
Pruning to control the bud eye: The branches of the moon flower are easy to grow too much, and the bud eye is too dense, which affects the normal growth. Overly dense or crossed buds need to be pruned appropriately in spring to maintain the gaps between the buds and allow the flowers to be better displayed.
Regular pruning of flower branches: The flower branches of the moon flower can generally be pruned by 2-3 knots after flowering, which helps to increase the quantity and quality of flowers and maintain the overall beautiful shape.
2.Starry flowers.
Starry flowers, also known as marigolds, are a common garden ornamental plant with beautiful flower shapes, bright colors and strong growth. Starry flowers are also one of the flowers that need to be pruned frequently to maintain good growth. Here's how to cut the stars with a "hard cut":
Prune bud tips: Starflower shoots often grow too quickly, so you need to prune the bud tips moderately when they are growing vigorously to allow the plant to branch more and form a dense flower cluster.
Remove dead shoots: After the end of winter, some shoots or dead branches may grow around the starflowers, remove these parts in time to make more nutrients concentrated in the newly grown parts.
Promote the development of side buds: When spring comes, you can shorten the side buds in time to allow the side buds to grow and bloom quickly, prolong the flowering period, and make the flower clusters more lush.
3.Touch-me-not.
Impatiens, which is in full bloom and has a bewitching flower appearance, is a very striking flower, but its growth status is easy to overlook. Impatiens also need to be pruned frequently to maintain good growth and flowering period. Here are the tips for "cutting hard" for impatiens::
Pruning old branches: Impatiens are easy to age, and the flower buds on old branches often do not bloom well, so prune the old branches in time to keep the plants young.
Thinning the down: In order to promote the quality of the flowers, the hair should be thinned regularly to allow the air to pass smoothly through the flower spikes, which is conducive to the healthy growth and opening of the flowers.
Limit height: Impatiens grow faster, and if the plant grows too vigorously, you can prune the height of the plant appropriately to make its branches more dense.
This pruning method is especially important for flower varieties that require frequent pruning, such as moon flowers, starry flowers, and impatiens. Proper pruning can bring out the potential of the plant and encourage the flowers to bloom more vigorously and at their best. When pruning, care should be taken to keep the pruning tools sharp and clean to avoid unnecessary damage to the plants. Hopefully, the guidance provided in this article will help you take care of these flowers and keep your garden blooming beautifully.