Shrubs cut in spring

Which bushes should I cut in spring?

Shrubs that bloom in summer can be pruned in early spring. They usually bloom on the new shoots. Therefore, it makes sense to cut these shrubs really early so that they have plenty of time to sprout and buds. When pruning, you can safely cut off all old woody shoots.

Shrubs to be cut early in spring:

• Buddleia
• Hydrangeas
• Garden marshmallow
• broom
• Bush mallow

After flowering in late spring:

• Forsythia

What do I have to consider when pruning in spring?

Through a so-called Clearance cut keep your spring and early summer flowering shrubs blooming.. As early as February you can cut back all the shoots that bloomed in the previous year. Leave only short stubs at a time. This cut does not have to be carried out every year, but approximately every two to three years.

Low summer bloomers such as finger bushes, lavender or dwarf spar bushes can be cut back quite vigorously each spring. Prune the bushes with a sharp one

Hedge trimmer(€ 77.00 at Amazon *) about a hand's breadth above the ground, stimulate your shrubs to bloom abundantly in the new season.

The rejuvenating cut in spring

If you have neglected the pruning of your shrubs for a few years, then the time may have come for a rejuvenation cut. Signs of this are baldness in the lower area of ​​the bushes and a decline in flowering. Would you like to use the clippings Propagation of your shrubs use, then it is advisable to cut back in late spring or even in summer.

Trim the aged shrubs about 30 to 50 centimeters above the ground. Some sorts may not or only slightly bloom in the average year, but all the more profusely in the following years.