This is the best way to proceed

Brushing out stimulates re-blooming

The main flowering period of Dwarf lilac extends from May to June. Of course, this does not end this year's flower festival. A little tutoring with the Secateurs is sufficient to stimulate the distinctive ornamental wood to produce a second flower pile. At the end of June / beginning of July, cut back withered flower panicles to the next, easily recognizable bud approach.

Cut into shape after flowering

When the flowering time is coming to an end, the time window opens for a regulating shape cut on the dwarf lilac. Time is of the essence, because everyone lilac in the same year plant the buds for the next year's flowering period. How to cut with expertise:

• First check the shrub for nesting birds to postpone the cut if necessary
• Cut off wilted flowers beforehand to prevent self-sowing
• Cut back excessively long branches sticking out of the shape
• Choose a point of intersection a short distance from a pair of leaves or a bud

The very leisurely growth rate of 5 to 15 centimeters per year does not require extensive pruning measures so that your dwarf lilac presents itself in top form. This has the advantage that you can limit yourself to this year's increase and consequently act in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Nature Conservation Act.

Thinning dwarf lilac in late winter

Older or rarely cut dwarf lilacs will benefit from one Clearance cut. Old, decaying branches are removed to make room for young wood. The type of pruning is equally advantageous for a shrub and a high-stemmed crown. How to properly light a dwarf scented lilac:

• The best time is from the end of January to the end of February
• Do not cut in frost, rain and blazing winter sun
• Cut frozen and kinked shoot tips back into healthy wood
• Dwarf lilac shrub: cut dead branches back to 10 cm short cones
• Dwarf lilac high trunks: 2 to 3 of the oldest, thickest crown branches Astring cut off
• Do not prune healthy shoots because they have numerous flower buds

Weigh Before each cut, please check whether this could result in an unsightly gap in the shrub or crown. This shortcoming can be circumvented by using the Cutting technique of the derivation. Examine the branch in question to see whether it is still signaling the will to live by a side shoot positioned further down. Place scissors or at the junction of young and old wood Folding saw(€ 17.68 at Amazon *) at.