When and how to prune azalea

1. Pruning time

It has strong vitality and can be pruned in all seasons. However, it is best to prune it in spring to encourage it to grow more vigorously. Also, cut off the buds after the first wave of flowers bloom.

2. Pruning method

1. Cut off the flower buds: Prune the branches after each flowering so that more flowers can bloom next time. In addition, the withered flowers should be cut off so that the plant can better absorb nutrients, grow more side branches, and is beneficial to the formation of the skeleton and flower shape.

2. Cut off dead branches: If you find dead branches and diseased branches during maintenance, you should cut them off in time. If you do not trim them, it will affect the plant's absorption of nutrients. After pruning, ventilation and light transmission will be better, and the azalea will grow more beautiful.

3. Tie up weak branches: During maintenance, some branches will be very thin and weak but will not wither, which is mostly caused by improper methods. At this time, you can tie the wire in time to shape it, or you can tie it first. This can help the weak branches grow and the plant shape will be more beautiful.