How to prune abelia chinensis

Late winter to early spring, before buds break. Remove dead or crossing branches first. Cut back remaining stems by up to one-third, making clean 45-degree angle cuts above outward-facing buds. For overgrown plants, remove one-third of the oldest, thickest canes to the ground to encourage vigorous new flowering shoots from the base.

Annually. Yes, prune once a year in late winter or very early spring, before new growth emerges. Abelia chinensis blooms on new wood, so timely pruning promotes a strong flush of flowers. Rejuvenate older plants gradually by cutting the oldest one-third of stems to the base each year over three seasons.

Remove dead or crossing branches first. Cut back remaining stems by up to one-third, making clean 45-degree angle cuts above outward-facing buds. For overgrown plants, remove one-third of the oldest, thickest canes to the ground to encourage vigorous new flowering shoots from the base.