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Loppers can handle the thicker main branches of bougainvillea that pruning shears are too small for. Use ratcheting loppers for particularly thick branches. Monitor the growth of the new shoots and cut back any that begin growing the wrong way. Keeping the new shoots in line can prevent an overgrown and messy-looking bougainvillea in the following months.
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The bougainvillea boasts an impressive 2-month bloom cycle, typically flowering from summer to autumn. It is a relatively easy-to-maintain plant due to not needing a lot of water at all. As the warmer months approach, you might be thinking about trimming back your plant to make room for future growth. But, when is the right time to trim a bougainvillea? Read ahead to find out. The best time to trim a bougainvillea is during the early seasons of the year.
You should always ensure to trim your plant after the last frost yet before any new foliage has begun to grow. Early spring or late fall really is your best bet, but if a freeze in your area is rare then you can practically trim any time outside of its growth or blooming cycle. It is very important to wait until any risk of frost is over before trimming your bougainvillea. Trimming different from pruning, in that you're not taking out entire branches, but instead performing smaller cuts designed to maintain the shape of the plant.
Use pruning shears to trim the tips of the branches just after the last node. This will encourage a new branch to form there. You can remove dead wood from the plant by trimming it at any time of year, but save the bigger pruning cuts for early spring, when the plant won't get damaged. Pinch tips as the flowers fade. Perform what is called pinch pruning in between regular prunings. Simply pinch off the tops of the blooms with your fingers once they have faded, then pinch back to the next nearest branch.
This will encourage new growth and new blooms. Cut back new growth midway through the blooming cycle. You can encourage a flush of new blooms by cutting back the new growth by half at the midpoint of the blooming cycle.
Make cuts just above nodes to encourage new branching to occur. Don't cut into the old growth until early spring.
Monique Capanelli Plant Specialist. Monique Capanelli. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 2. When deadheading, do I pinch the whole flower off or leave the bulbous bit it grows out of? Katie Gohmann Professional Gardener. Katie Gohmann. To properly deadhead your bougainvillea, pinch off the whole flower and bracts down to where they meet the stem. Not Helpful 10 Helpful Don't prune your bougainvillea during a frost. Instead, wait until spring. If you don't wait, you could damage the plant.
Not Helpful 6 Helpful I grow my bougainvillea in a pot outside in summer and inside in winter. When would be the best time to move it to a larger container? It would be best if you didn't move your bougainvillea to a larger container at all. Bougainvillea grow and thrive better in a pot because the pot helps with drainage. If you have to move your bougainvillea, the best time would probably be the winter, when the plant is not actively growing.
However, if you are gentle while repotting you can do it anytime. Try not to disturb the roots, and check your plant often after repotting to make sure it's okay. Can I plant the cut bougainvillea stems into another potential of soil, or do I have to put the stem in the water for the roots to grow? You can plant into another pot of soil. You don't have to put the stem in water. Not Helpful 11 Helpful My bougainvillas are over 8 feet tall. Can I cut them off at 4 feet and still have them bloom next year?
I cut mine from about 10 feet down to 6 feet, and they still bloomed a few months later. They are sturdy plants. Not Helpful 12 Helpful My bougainvillea is not flowering, what could be causing this when it is large and healthy? Not Helpful 24 Helpful A neighbor pruned her bougainvillea and left long branches.
Can those be planted successfully? You can plant the cut stems and they will grow into a healthy shrub. It will take a few years, but once it takes hold it will grow nicely. Not Helpful 18 Helpful After I plant the bougainvillea cutting, how much time will it take to produce roots?
Around three months is when you see new leaves starting to grow. Plants need time to rejuvenate and start another growing cycle. Not Helpful 14 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. When learning how to prune bougainvillea, keep in mind that the more often you prune off dead blooms, the more new blooms your plant will produce.
Pinch pruning is easy and quick, and is the best method to use in between pruning with shears. It can also be done any time of year and as often as you like. Helpful 8 Not Helpful 1. Bougainvillea are hardy and can tolerate any type of pruning you prefer. Try a variety of shapes and forms when pruning bougainvillea. Cut away low-lying branches for an interesting, tree-like look.
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