How to prune azaleas, how to prune azaleas after they have bloomed

1. Time for pruning

Generally, the best time to prune azalea is after it has finished blooming, and then postpone the pruning for 7 days to reduce damage to the plant.

2. Pruning before flowering

When the plant is still a young seedling, you need to cut off some of its flower buds. This will be beneficial to the future growth of the plant and make it easier to take shape.

3. How to prune after flowering

1. First, you need to prepare a pair of sharp scissors for pruning. Be careful to act quickly to avoid damaging the plants. Then trim off the longer branches of the plant so that the plant's posture remains balanced and orderly.

2. Secondly, it is necessary to trim off the branches that grow too densely to make its growth space more transparent, which will help the plant reduce some nutrient supply.

3. You can prune the plant into the shape you want, and at the same time prune away all diseased and dead branches and leaves, which can help the plant grow more vigorously.

4. Those branches that grow strangely also need to be cut off, so as not to affect the growth of the main branches and make the appearance more beautiful.