How to prune gardenias to make them bloom more
An introduction to the green plants and flowers on how to prune gardenias to make them bloom more and the precautions for pruning, followed by detailed content sharing.
Teaching you 2 correct pruning "postures" for gardenias, the more you prune, the more vigorous they become, doubling the blooms
Gardenia flowers are pure white and have a strong fragrance, blooming beautifully every spring. Many people enjoy growing gardenias, and pruning is an essential part of their care. Many gardeners don't know how to prune gardenias properly, and incorrect pruning can result in an unattractive plant shape or even no blooms. Gardenias come in many varieties, with the most common ones in homes and flower markets being the large-leafed gardenia and the small-leafed gardenia. Let's talk about how to prune these two types of gardenias.
Firstly, the large-leafed gardenia, which blooms in spring, typically produces large, pure white flowers that are very beautiful and fragrant. The scent can be detected from a distance. Proper pruning is essential, as incorrect pruning may prevent it from blooming. The best time to prune large-leafed gardenias is in spring, after they finish blooming. Pruning should stop before autumn arrives because their flower buds typically form on old branches. If you prune too frequently or during spring, the resulting branches will be too tender, and no flower buds will form at the top, making blooming difficult after the flowering season is over.
Next, the small-leafed gardenia, also known as the everblooming gardenia, has both single-petal and double-petal flowers. The double-petal flowers are smaller but still fragrant. It has the ability to bloom continuously throughout the year as long as the temperature is kept above 20 degrees Celsius. It continuously produces branches and flower buds. After it finishes blooming, we should promptly prune the branches to shape the entire plant. Cut back overlong branches, and they will quickly grow new buds. When these new buds reach a certain height, after about a month, they will gradually harden and form flower buds at the top, achieving continuous blooming. It can be pruned at any time, as long as the overall plant shape is controlled.
Pruning gardenias is very crucial. Large-leafed gardenias must be pruned at the right season and not be pruned randomly. Generally, after pruning in spring, let the branches grow and age, and then flower buds will form and bloom. For small-leafed gardenias, we can prune them at any time; they are relatively easy to care for. In the north, it's common to have yellow leaves, so it's best to supplement iron sulfate solution once a month to ensure the plant does not lack acidity and does not develop yellow leaves. Then, watering and fertilizing should be followed, and the plant should be placed in sunlight to grow normally and bloom normally. It's really very simple, but to grow these two types of gardenias well, the soil must be well-draining and breathable.
The above is a detailed introduction to how to prune gardenias to make them bloom more and the precautions for pruning. Have you understood?