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- Lilac has faded - now it's time to cut back
- Always cut lilac after flowering
- Lilac cut - That's how it's done
- What else should be done after flowering?
- Tips
If the flowers of the lilac have faded, the pruning is on
Lilac has faded - now it's time to cut back
In many places, from as early as May, the lilac with its magnificent flower decoration delights the beholder. Unfortunately, the fragrant magic does not last too long, with some varieties blooming much longer than others. However, all lilacs are cut back immediately after they have withered.
Always cut lilac after flowering
The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) flowers, in contrast to the summer lilac (with which it is often confused), always on the previous year or two years old shoots. These are branches that have already set the flower buds in the previous year. Since this happens shortly after flowering, a lilac bush should not be cut back either in autumn or in early spring. Instead, cutting directly after blooming reduces the risk of removing valuable flower buds.
Lilac cut - That's how it's done
Lilac does not have to be cut back too much, but merely lightened and freed from dead, obsolete and weak impulses. This care cut can be done annually and ensures that the shrub is rejuvenated again and again, not aged and ergo lush grows and trains as many flowers. In any case, Syringa should not be cut back too much without necessity: then he gets into stress and he drives out only the more root runners, which are difficult to remove.
Cut lilacs properly
When cutting, be sure to remove the branches and shoots directly at the base and leave no bumps. In addition, only on dry and warm days to scissors should be used so that the wounds can dry quickly.
What else should be done after flowering?
After pruning, you can supply the lilac at best with a scoop of ripe compost and a handful of horn shavings. Then the shrub can recover faster from the intervention and train new shoots.
Tips
If you want to cut lilac for the vase, you should not yet choose full-blown panicles. With proper care, they also last longer.