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As winter arrives, the temperature gradually drops, and most of the green plants in the world of flowers enter a dormant or semi-dormant state. At this time, besides controlling the watering amount, it's actually also a good opportunity to prune the flowers. The following text will recommend several types of flowers that should be "pruned ruthlessly" in winter!
Rose
Rose is the beloved flower of many people, and its blossoms are breathtakingly beautiful after blooming. However, after entering winter, it also begins to enter the dormant period. At this time, flower enthusiasts can choose to prune it around the Winter Solstice.
The goal of pruning is to cut off weak branches, crossed branches, and inward-growing branches. Each time when pruning, don't remove more than one-third of the total branches of the plant. Doing so can not only help improve ventilation and light transmission but also lay the foundation for blooming in the coming year.
Crape Myrtle
Crape myrtle has extremely bright-colored flowers and a relatively long flowering period, which is from June to September. It's suitable for novice gardeners to take care of. When pruning crape myrtle in winter, the main method is thinning pruning, aiming to remove branches with pests and diseases and withered branches. This can make the plant more compact and beneficial for blooming in the coming year. The pruning time for crape myrtle should be around the Winter Solstice, following the principle of "pruning one-third", which can help reduce the consumption of nutrients and assist the plant to survive the winter safely.
When pruning, it's necessary to pay attention to using clean and disinfected pruning tools, and keep the wounds dry after pruning to avoid bacterial infections. If it's found that the growth is slow after pruning, at this time, an appropriate amount of nitrogen-containing fertilizers that can promote the growth of new buds can be applied. Meanwhile, it's best to keep the daily soil in a moist state.
Chrysanthemum
Pruning chrysanthemum in winter is also one of the good choices. It's recommended to carry out the pruning in early winter. When pruning, overcrowded branches and branches with pests and diseases should be thinned out, and only 3 - 5 robust branches should be reserved, with each branch being about 20 centimeters long, so as to promote the germination of new buds.
When pruning, make sure that the scissors are disinfected and sharp. After pruning, some horticultural paste or plant ash can be smeared on the incisions to keep them dry. After subsequent pruning, if it's found that the chrysanthemum gradually withers, this may be caused by pests and diseases, and biological pesticides should be used in time for prevention and control.