When and how is it done?

Zigzag shrubs are easy to cut

Of the Zigzag does not resent a pruning. You can trim it anytime during the growing season. This is often not necessary because the shrub grows slowly.

The branches moving in all directions look most beautiful anyway if they are left natural.

If you want a more compact growth, shorten the shoots so that new branches form. Reasons for cutting:

• Keep the shrub in shape
• stimulate new branches
• Cut cuttings
• Cut back before overwintering
• Maintain a zigzag shrub as a bonsai

Do not cut into old wood

Always cut off young shoots. The zigzag doesn't like it when you cut straight into old wood.

Shorten shoots before the winter break

Before you bring the zigzag bush into winter quarters, you are welcome to prune it back a little. This avoids space problems in winter.

Cut the zigzag shrub as a bonsai

The zigzag shrub is so easy to care for that it is wonderful for growing as

bonsai suitable. This shrub is ideal, especially for beginners, because you can't really go wrong. All bushy, upright bonsai shapes are possible. The zigzag bush can also be designed in a cascade shape.

You only need to cut if long shoots disturb the overall picture. You can also wire the bonsai.

It is important that you repot it annually for the first few years and prune the roots a little.

Propagate the zigzag bush by cuttings

You can easily create a zigzag bush yourself multiplyby going to the beginning of the growth phase Cut cuttings.

The cuttings are prepared in Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) plugged in and set up at 15 degrees bright but not sunny. The soil must be kept moderately moist.