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When Can I Cut Back Gardenia? - Southern Living Faithful reader, Andy, asks: "Our gardenia bushes have grown out of control and I want to prune them back What's the best time of year to do this?" Grumpy's sure-fire, no messing around, always guaranteed correct answer: Gardenia blooms on new growth, so you can prune it now, this winter, or early spring without eliminating the blooms
How And When To Prune A Gardenia Shrub When to Prune a Gardenia It is best to prune your gardenia shrub right after the blooms have faded in the summer Gardenias will set their flower buds for the next year in the fall, so pruning in the summer will allow you to cut back some of the older wood without risking cutting away newly set buds Most varieties of gardenia only bloom once a year, though breeders have developed a few
How Far Can You Cut Back Gardenias Without Harming Them . . . Gardenias, known for their fragrant white flowers, can be cut back by up to one-third of their size without causing damage to the plant 2 While gardenias are typically pruned after flowering to maintain their shape and encourage new growth, they are best pruned in early spring to allow them ample time to recover before the next flowering
How to Prune a Gardenia Bush: Deadheading, Trimming, More Gardenia bushes are a lovely addition to any garden, but if left alone they can get a little scraggly Make sure you prune after your gardenias are finished blooming, and that you use sharp pruning shears You should first remove any dead blooms, and then trim back shoots that alter the natural shape of the gardenia bush
What Time Of Year Do You Cut Back Gardenia Bushes Gardenias, celebrated for their fragrant white flowers, can safely be cut back by up to one-third without harming them Although typically pruned post-flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth, the optimal pruning time is right after blooms fade in summer
When Is The Best Time To Cut Back Gardenia Bushes There are two main seasons of gardenia pruning: dormant and growing seasons Growing season cuttings should be removed in spring, while past flowering sprays can usually remain through
Pruning Gardenias - Plant Addicts Gardenias are beautiful shrubs with dark green leaves and creamy white fragrant flowers If you have one growing in your yard or garden you are truly lucky as their fragrance is a classic scent They are easy to care for and need a minimal amount of pruning or cutting back to stay growing healthy and strong Gardenias do not need to be pruned every year Many gardeners trim their shrubs every