Cutting the cinquefoil: discreet or radical?

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• Cutting the cinquefoil: discreet or radical?
• Cut back after flowering
• Will a radical cut endure?
• Even the shrub cinquefoil tolerates a radical cut
• Further noteworthy when cutting
• Tips

Withered cinquefoil should be removed on a regular basis

Cutting the cinquefoil: discreet or radical?

Cinquefoil - this perennial does not need much care. But while watering and fertilization take a back seat, cutting is important. How are you?

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Cut back after flowering

When we talk about the cinquefoil, a groundcover piles up in front of the inner eye, which looks like a carpet and stands out in the 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 produces its fruits and seeds - and that costs him a lot of strength.

Depending on the species and variety cinquefoil blooms from May / June and until September. Grab the scissors once a week and trim the blooms. This not only protects the plant's power, it also looks better visually.

The cutting off of the old flowers can have the wonderful side effect that a post-bloom is initiated. In addition, cutting at this time can be associated with bringing the plant into shape when it has taken over.

Will a radical cut endure?

Since this is a perennial, a radical pruning is coped. Carefree, you can cut this shrub just above the ground. This encourages them to forcefully exorcise. Ideally, make this cut in the spring just before budding.

Even the shrub cinquefoil tolerates a radical cut

Even the so-called shrub cinquefoil can be cut radically. As a result, it grows denser and forms more and larger flowers. However, it is enough to cut it in half.

Further noteworthy when cutting

Here are some hints that may be useful to you:

Tips

When cutting cinquefoil you do not need to wear protective gloves. It is not poisonous.