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- Do you have to cut gypsophila?
- Cut for a second flower
- Cutting for the flower vase
- Cut to dry
- The autumn cut
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips & Tricks
Gypsophila can be wonderfully used as a cut flower: It lasts a long time
Do you have to cut gypsophila?
Gypsophila fits perfectly in cottage gardens and other natural variants. Close to nature does not mean neglected. A clever cut not only provides a beautiful look, it can also extend the flowering time of the gypsophila.
Cut for a second flower
Many varieties of gypsophila bloom again when pruned immediately after flowering. You should also take advantage of this opportunity. This will significantly extend the flowering period. Cut off all the deceased just above the foliage, then propel the stems out again. But you can also wait until a plant has completely flowered, and then cut them back as a whole.
Cutting for the flower vase
Gypsophila paniculata (Gypsophila paniculata) is ideal as a filling for lush bouquets, but also for elegant bridal bouquets. Please do not fall for the mistake to diligently fertilize your gypsophila so that it blooms particularly beautiful. This will achieve the exact opposite. Cut the full-blown gypsophila for bouquets.
Cut to dry
Since it still looks very natural when dried, gypsophila is predestined for dry bouquets. It is best to cut the plants for this purpose at lunchtime when the dew has already dried. The flowers are ideally just opened. In small bundles, hang it in a dry airy place without direct sunlight.
The autumn cut
If you have perennial gypsophila in your garden, then you should cut it back in the fall, about a hand's breadth above the ground is ideal. Although the gypsophila tolerates frost, winter protection from brushwood or foliage can still be very useful. It protects it from excessive wetness and from being eaten by rabbits.
The essentials in brief:
Tips & Tricks
If you want your gypsophila to flower a second time, cut it back immediately after flowering.