Cutting azalea in spring
The buds for their opulent blooms in spring lays one azalea in the previous year. As for all spring bloomers Bushes, every grip on scissors on alpine roses carries the risk of destroying the valuable flower systems.
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Since the Asian beauty of flowers creates its painterly shape on its own, pruning can only be considered if necessary. A point in time at the beginning of March, shortly before the start of the growing season, is gentle on vitality and abundance of flowers. If, on the other hand, you tackle your azalea with scissors in autumn or winter, in the worst case you will struggle with a total failure.
Thinning and cutting the azalea - this is how it works
In contrast to their majestic counterparts rhododendron, a sharp one is enough Rose scissors for cutting an azalea. Prefer bypass scissors with two sharp blades over anvil scissors. The latter works with a sharp and blunt side, so that bruises on the shoot are inevitable. You can do it right with the following cut:
- Thinning out kinked, transversely growing and dead branches
- Thin shoots up to 1 cm in diameter Astring blend
- Cut thicker shoots back to 5 cm short cones, ideally with side leaves
- Branches protruding from the shape derive on a lateral, outwardly directed young shoot
The recommended pruning on cones allows for the leisurely growth of an azalea. By leaving the small stump, you encourage the alpine rose to sprout quickly. The plan works all the better if there is a leaf on the cone. Young shoots will sprout by next year. Select the most promising specimen and remove the remaining shoots along with the dried out cone remains.
Clean up after the flowering period
Annual cleaning of withered flowers rounds off the perfect pruning of an azalea. Since an alpine rose does not shed its dead flowers by itself, you can use this uncomplicated measure to reach under the floral arms of the ornamental wood. In this way you will clear the way for new buds that an azalea will put in place in the summer. How to clean up things that have faded properly:
- Place the palm of your hand on the withered flower
- Grasp the shoot below the flower with your index finger and thumb
- Either snap it off or snap it off to the side
Scissors are usually not required. If, on the other hand, you feel a clear resistance, it is better to cut off the withered flower. It is important to note that you do not damage the fresh bud systems when cleaning out.
Tips
The most radical Cut type your azalea can handle if you proceed in stages. Spread a rejuvenation cut over two to three years. Every spring, cut some of the old, aged main shoots back to 30 centimeters. Cut their side branches to short cones.
