What flowers need to be pruned around Qingming Festival to bloom vigorously
This article provides an overview: What flowers need to be pruned around Qingming Festival to bloom vigorously and a review of three types of flowers that need pruning during this period for green plant maintenance tips. Next, the editor will introduce these to netizens.
The most beautiful time of the year is approaching, April, which is the most beautiful season. Walking outside, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, pink and delicate, full of ethereal charm, simply beautiful. Small plants and trees are also sprouting, surrounded by the vitality of life, making one feel exceptionally comfortable and joyful both in mind and body.
Sunflower
Sunflowers are relatively simple to grow and are very easy to maintain, even for those who are not good at gardening. They are not annual flowers but can bloom for several years in a row. In winter, due to low temperatures and insufficient sunlight, sunflowers are forced into dormancy and do not bloom. However, in spring, they start to sprout and grow in preparation for blooming. If not pruned properly, they will bloom very few flowers.
At this time, we should also give it some effort, prune it to promote growth and blooming. Sunflowers have a characteristic: they bloom less on old stems and more on new ones. So, if you don't know how to prune, there's a method: give it a小平头 (small crew cut) and place it in a sunny area, making sure to supplement water. It will quickly sprout and fill the pot. Then, using 2 to 3 applications of "Flower More No. 2" will result in dense blooming.
What flowers need to be pruned around Qingming Festival to bloom vigorously
Marigold
Marigolds have an incredibly long blooming period. If the temperature is good, they can start blooming in February and continue until October. Also known as dendranthema, they can grow up to one meter tall, have strong branching capabilities, and their flowers resemble chrysanthemums, densely packed, blooming thousands of flowers at a time. The flowers are elegant and colorful, making them extremely popular in spring.
In winter, marigolds go dormant, but in spring, they enter the growing season and the blooming period. The best time to prune them is around Qingming. If pruned too late, they will bloom fewer flowers. So, how to prune marigolds? Mainly, based on the crown size, cut the branches shorter to promote new buds, which will make the crown larger. If it doesn't meet your expectations, you can also pinch the new side buds, continuing this cycle until the crown becomes full and blooms into a ball.
After pruning, it's important to pay attention to the补充 of water and fertilizer, ensuring the soil is slightly moist and not short of water. You can bury multi-element compound fertilizer in the pot to help promote growth and prevent nutrient deficiencies. Also, place it in the sunlight to bask in it, as light is an essential factor in promoting more blooming.