Cinquefoil - this perennial does not require much care. But while watering and fertilizing take a back seat, pruning is important. how are you doing right
Withered cinquefoil flowers should be removed regularly
Cut back after flowering
When it comes to cinquefoil, a groundcover piles up in front of the inner eye, which looks like a carpet and stands out in summer with its bright yellow flowers. To keep it that way for a long time, you should regularly remove the old flowers. Otherwise, the cinquefoil develops its fruits and seeds - and that costs it a lot of energy.
Depending on the type and variety, cinquefoil blooms from May/June to September. Once a week, grab a pair of scissors and cut away faded flowers. This not only protects the strength of the plant, but also looks better optically.
Cutting off the old buds can have the wonderful side effect of initiating a rebloom. In addition, cutting at this time can be combined with shaping the plant if it has gotten too much.
Can a radical cut be tolerated?
Since this is a perennial, a radical pruning is coped with. You can safely cut this perennial down to just above the ground. This encourages them to sprout vigorously again. Ideally, you should carry out this cut in the spring just before they sprout.
The shrub cinquefoil also tolerates a radical cut
The so-called shrub cinquefoil can also be pruned radically. As a result, it grows denser and forms more and larger flowers. However, it is quite sufficient to shorten it by half.
Also noteworthy when cutting
Here are some other tips that you may find useful:
- conventional secateurs are sufficient
- do not cut in dry periods
- cut when the sky is cloudy
- Use semi-fresh or woody shoots - if desired - for propagation
- radical pruning usually does not help to combat it, but only additional digging up of the roots
tips
You do not need to wear protective gloves when cutting cinquefoil. It's non-toxic.