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- Japansegge - cut specifically
- Pruning is not absolutely necessary
- Pruning is tolerated
- Reasons that speak for a pruning
- How and when will the Japansegge be cut back?
- Tips
A pruning of Japansegge is not necessary but possible
Japansegge - cut specifically
The winter hardy Japansegge makes visually much not only at the pond edge.Also in the stone and gravel garden, in the perennial border and elsewhere it looks good. But does she need a pruning?
Pruning is not absolutely necessary
Generally, you do not necessarily have to cut your Japansegge. This evergreen plant can handle without a pruning. But ignored for several years and not maintained, this plant increasingly sheds.
Often a combing out of the ornamental grass is completely sufficient. The old stalks are removed with the bare hands. Also dried and frozen parts are thus removed from the plant. But beware: you could cut yourself on the sharp leaf edges of Japansegge. For this reason, it is advisable to wear garden gloves when combing out.
Pruning is tolerated
A strong pruning is no problem for the Japansegge. Previously, it is good if you remove the loose stalks by combing out. For cutting, a knife, pruner or hedge trimmer can be used. Keep in mind, however, that it will take some time for the Japansegge to drive out after the cut.
Reasons that speak for a pruning
Cutting back can be recommended and useful for several reasons. Among other:
How and when will the Japansegge be cut back?
Not too hasty: In the fall you do not cut the Japansegge yet! The stalks serve the plant over the winter as protection against wetness. In addition, the stalks look extremely decorative in a drab winter landscape.
In the spring between February and March (even before the new shoot!) The ideal time for cutting has come. Cut the plant down near the ground. To do this, take the above-ground parts of plants in a bundle. Cut with the other hand. Subsequently, the healthy parts of the plant can be disposed of on the compost.
Tips
After a vigorous pruning in the spring, you can fertilize your Japansegge with compost immediately. Thus, the new drive is excited twice.