A horticultural expert has emphasized the significance of pruning certain plants after they have finished blooming to encourage new growth and promote additional flowering. According to Nadezhda Yaneva from Fantastic Gardeners, key plants that should be pruned in June include lilacs, forsythias, azaleas, fruit trees, and berry bushes.
Azaleas
Yaneva advises that azaleas should be pruned lightly to shape the plant and remove dead or crossing branches. This process helps maintain the plant’s health and appearance while encouraging new growth.
Early Summer Bloomers
For roses, Yaneva stresses the importance of deadheading spent blooms to promote further flowering. Additionally, gardeners should remove any dead, damaged, or diseased wood to ensure the plant remains healthy.
Regarding wisteria, Yaneva recommends cutting back the long side shoots to five or six leaves. This technique helps boost flowering and manage the plant’s growth, according to a report in the Express.
Fruit Trees and Shrubs
Yaneva highlights the need to thin out fruit on apple and pear trees to prevent branches from becoming too heavy. Light pruning to remove crossing or congested branches is also beneficial for maintaining the tree’s structure and health.
Herbaceous Perennials
For herbaceous perennials like geraniums and delphiniums, Yaneva suggests cutting back the plants after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second bloom. Additionally, removing spent flower spikes from lupins can also promote further blooming.
Climbing Plants
For climbers that bloom early to mid-season, Yaneva notes that light pruning after flowering is essential for maintaining the plant’s shape and promoting new growth.
Evergreens
Yaneva concludes with advice on evergreens such as boxwood and yew. She recommends light pruning to maintain their desired shapes and remove any dead or diseased branches.
By following these expert tips, gardeners can ensure their plants remain healthy and vibrant throughout the season.
