How to prune pearl bush

Pruning of pearl bush - roots

When pruning pearl bush, one must first prune the roots.

When planting pearl bush, you can properly trim the lateral roots, cut off some excess roots and rotten roots and diseased roots, and then plant it. This will allow it to grow better.

Pruning of pearl bush - branches

Pruning branches is the most important operation in pruning. The growth of pearl bush is very strong, so you should pay attention to pruning. Pruning the branches can keep it growing well, which is beneficial to the flowering and growth of pearl bush.

When pruning branches, for perennial old plants, heavy pruning can be done after 4 or 5 years. The pruning time is generally before spring germination. Keep 3 to 5 buds on the branches and cut off the rest. In addition, you can also prune the pearl bush after its leaves fall, cutting off the broken branches, dead branches, diseased branches, etc. Some old branches, overly dense branches and overgrown branches can all be pruned. Those that should be pruned should be pruned, and those that should be shortened should be shortened. The advantage of such pruning is that it can keep the pearl bush in a good plant shape and is conducive to ventilation and light transmission.

Pruning of pearl bush - flower branches

Proper pruning of the flowering branches of Pearl Bush will help it bloom better.

After the pearl bush flowers fade, cutting off the remaining branches can reduce the consumption of water and nutrients. In addition, daily pruning, if done reasonably, will also help the pearl bush to bloom.