Flower formation on new shoots
the Trumpet flower forms its flower buds exclusively on new shoots. So every owner who hopes for plenty of flowers must also want many new shoots at the same time. In addition to a good one care a professionally executed cut is primarily suitable for the climbing plant to stimulate strong new growth. However, you should know that the plant does not flower for the first time until it is 3-4 years old.
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The best time
As a summer flowering plant, the trumpet flower has to be cut in early spring before the first shoots appear. The best time to do this is in February. The cutting should be done by mid-March at the latest.
Shorten shoots vigorously
the hardy Trumpet flowers overwinter without leaves, so the old shoots are easily visible and accessible in spring. The main drive is clearly recognizable because it is the strongest. Thinner side shoots emerge from it.
- Cut back all side shoots vigorously
- only leave short cones with 3-4 eyes
- Completely remove very thin side shoots
- also remove all shoots that have died in winter
Cutting back on stick
If necessary, you can cut back the trumpet flower even more radically. It also tolerates the so-called. Reset to stick. In the process, their main shoot is also radically shortened. After that, new shoots can be reliably expected, but not a rich flowering in the year of pruning.
Cutting measures in summer
In summer, this climbing plant should not be visited by scissors, because this also removes the buds at the same time. At this time, only cut off shoots if you need to. For example, in the event of illness or pest infestation. In the case of rotten plants, it is also worth shortening long shoots to encourage short shoots.
Tips
You can remove dead flowers as soon as possible. At the latest when the capsule fruits show up, you should take action. Not only does this one to the most poisonous Plant parts belong. Self-sowing can make the plant uncontrolled and strong multiply.
Cut cuttings
In the spring, when the pruning takes place, the trumpet flower has not yet sprout. If you want to propagate the plant by cuttings, you have to wait until the summer month of August. Then use clean, sharp scissors to cut half-ripe cuttings about 8 inches long. Leave them in small pots Potting soil root.
Upbringing as a tribe
The trumpet flower is mostly used as a climbing plant to green walls with its numerous long shoots. However, it is entirely possible to plant the plant in a large container and use pruning as a High trunk or to raise stems.
