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- Cut back the cranesbill after flowering
- Pruning promotes post-flowering
- Which cranesbill species bloom a second time
- Tips
The Meadow Cranesbill flowers a second time, when it is cut back after flowering
Cut back the cranesbill after flowering
Many gardeners plant the cranesbill mainly for its spectacular, lush flowering. Unfortunately, many cranesbill species have only a very short flowering time, which can be extended by a timely pruning. Through the so-called remontier cut, the gardener stimulates the plant to a second flower.
Pruning promotes post-flowering
For some geranium species, pruning after flowering may be worthwhile, as you will then be rewarded with a second flower. Cut all stalks with flowered flowers just above the ground, leaving the leaf rosette untouched. A little liquid fertilizer increases the willingness of the plant to a second bloom.
Which cranesbill species bloom a second time
Tips
If you value a long and abundant flowering, then you are well advised with geranium hybrids. These hybrid breeds often have extremely long flowering times.