Several reasons for a cut
For various reasons, it makes sense to provide the gold lacquer with one cut or several cuts:
- Stimulate the formation of new flowers and extend the flowering period
- Save energy
- Prevent self-sowing
- Gaining cuttings
- prepare for wintering
- Promote branched growth
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Release the main shoot
The first cut is made at a young age. When the gold lacquer has reached a size of 10 to 15 cm, its main shoot is cut. The meaning of this is that it branches out and the growth of the plant becomes bushier and denser.
A simple pair of secateurs is sufficient
Conventional secateurs are sufficient to remove the old flowers. It is important that it is clean and sharp. Otherwise there is a risk that the gold lacquer will be attacked by diseases. If cared for poorly, it is susceptible to fungal diseases such as gray mold. But overall, the gold lacquer is easy to cut.
When and how should you cut the gold lacquer?
During the flowering period, you should cut the gold lacquer or at least brush it off with your fingertips. The old flowers are removed. The flowering period usually lasts from May to June.
Harvest seeds for sowing - do not cut
Only if you want the plant to produce your poisonous seeds that you can later use for sowing should you not remove the withered flowers. The seeds ripen around July. Then you can take them out of the pods.
Cut back perennial varieties in autumn
The gold lacquer is cut for the second time when autumn has arrived. However, this only applies to perennial varieties. They are cut down to the ground in autumn. However, a few leaves should be left on the ground. A layer of brushwood is then added over this as part of the winter protection.
Tips
In principle, cutting back the gold lacquer is not absolutely necessary. However, the pruning will keep the plant healthier and stronger.
