How to prune bicolor jasmine

Pruning time for bicolor jasmine

There are two times to prune bicolor jasmine. One is before winter, when diseased branches and leaves should be cut off to prevent the plant from being infected by bacteria. Another thing is to cut off the remaining flowers in time after flowering to avoid affecting later flowering.

How to prune bicolor jasmine

The specific pruning methods vary depending on the plant's straight shape. But generally speaking, the principle of pruning is to lower the plant's height, promote the sprouting of new branches, and produce more flowers. Prune and renew old branches. Common practices include:

After flowering, the flowering branches should be pruned short, and some longer branches should be cut back by 1/3 to promote the sprouting of new branches. In addition, cut off the remaining flowers in time after they fade to avoid dead leaves staying on the branches for too long, affecting the appearance. In short, the principle of pruning after flowering is to ensure that the plant is compact and beautiful. Proper pruning can promote flowering in the next half month.

Heavy pruning is required before winter. 2 to 3 small buds should be retained on each branch, and the rest should be cut off. Weak branches and branches with diseases and insect pests should be cut off. As long as the branches do not become bald, you can prune them with confidence. After pruning, light transmittance is enhanced, which is conducive to vigorous growth in the spring of the following year and the blooming of bicolor flowers on the branches.

Editor's suggestion

Don’t waste the branches that were heavily pruned before winter. Excluding weak branches and diseased and insect-infested branches, all can be re-grafted. Let’s take a look at the cutting method of bicolor jasmine ! You can also use cut branches to propagate many small bicolor jasmines!