Cutbacks are not required
Chamelaucium is one of those plants that do not require pruning to be cared for. On the other hand, the shrub can withstand the use of scissors and can be cut back if necessary. The only question is when and how cutting makes sense.
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Bring the bush into shape
You can cut back the Australian wax flower in the following cases:
- when it has grown too high
- when the bush has grown too wide
- when the crown has lost the desired shape
- when more dense branching is desired
Wait for the ideal timing
The scissors should remain in the garden shed during flowering, because the Australian shrub now only deserves admiring glances. The best time for cutting is then missed anyway. Wait for the next hibernation.
Cut the shrub as soon as it is allowed outside in spring. So around March, just before blooming. If the winter quarters are cramped, you can exceptionally use scissors in autumn. But then only cut as much as is absolutely necessary. The rest can be trimmed in the spring.
Tips
Use sharp cutting tools to make smooth cuts. It is also important that the scissors are properly cleaned and disinfected before and after use. This means that germs may not have the opportunity to spread from plant to plant.
Cut branches for the vase
From March onwards, all branches of the Australian wax flower are overflowing with small flowers. Depending on the variety, they are white, pink, purple or even colorful. The flowering period lasts into summer. Although this plant is not a typical cut flower, its long branches can enrich any bouquet.
It won't harm the Australian wax flower if you cut off a few twigs for the vase. Distribute the cuts so that the shrub retains its handsome shape.
