Pruning Groups
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1 | In late winter or early spring, prune shoots to maintain healthy even framework. |
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2 | After flowering, remove old flower heads to strong buds. On established plants cut back one quarter of branches to base. |
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3 | After flowering, cut back to young shoots or strong buds, to near ground level to maintain strong framework |
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4 | From early to mid spring, cut off last years flowers heads. On established plants, cut back one third of all wood to maintain healthy framework. |
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5 | After flowering, cut back all wood to near base to induce healthy new growth. |
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| In early spring, cut back to all wood to framework or close to ground as necessary |
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| In early spring, cut back to within 2 to 3 buds of base of plant. |
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| After flowering, light 'haircut' only to maintain overall shape. |
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| In spring, lightly cut back stems to maintain aesthetic shape. |
| 10 | Annually after flowering or mid spring if flowering on current season's growth, cut back to within 1" of last year's growth. |
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11 | Annually after flowering or mid spring if flowering on current season's growth, trim to required shape. |
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12 | Annually after flowering or mid spring if flowering on current season's growth, cut back to within 3 to 4 buds of permanent framework. |
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13 | Annually after flowering or mid spring if flowering on current season's growth, trim outward growing shoots as necessary. |