Cut the whistle binders
- Cut back in spring
- clear every two to three years
- continuously remove dead wood and diseased shoots
- shorten to desired length if necessary
When is the best time to cut back?
The best time for cutting the Whistle winch is early spring before the plant sprouts in May. In principle, however, you can cut the climbing plant all year round. Only on frosty days should you not use scissors.
also read
- The right location for the whistle winch
- Tips for caring for the windlass
- Planting pipe binders - important tips for planting
In the first few years, pruning is usually not necessary as the whistle winds after plants takes some time to settle in. After four to five years, however, you should cut the climbing plant regularly so that it does not spread too much and press other plants.
Remove dead wood, stunted or diseased shoots right at the base. If you just want to shorten the tendrils, insert them Secateurs directly above a node.
Thinning out the whistle winch regularly
Whistle winds become more and more dense in the course of their life, which can last up to 50 years, because new tendrils are constantly forming. It is therefore a good idea to light the plant regularly to make room for young shoots.
The first Clearance cut is due after four or five years. After that, cut out older shoots every two to three years.
You can radically shorten the whistle winches
If the windlass has gotten too high, you can always cut it back. To do this, simply cut all the shoots to the desired length.
If the windlass is pulled in the bucket, you should cut it so that the tendrils do not grow higher than the available trellis. If the shoots can no longer climb up on supports, they fall down.
Tips
Pipe bindweed is poisonous. Although there are fewer toxins in the shoots and leaves than in the flowers, fruits and roots, you should still wear gloves to be on the safe side when cutting the climbing plant. Do not leave the plant residues lying around, but dispose of them as soon as possible.
