Pruning guide
How to prune mock orange 'belle etoile'
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Pruning mock orange 'belle etoile' — FAQ
When should I prune mock orange 'belle etoile'?
Immediately after flowering, early to midsummer. Cut flowered shoots back by one-third to a strong pair of leaves or lateral shoot. Remove one or two of the oldest, thickest stems at the base each year. Avoid autumn or winter pruning, which removes next season's flower buds.
How often does mock orange 'belle etoile' need pruning?
Annually. Mock Orange 'Belle Etoile' blooms on the previous year's wood. Prune immediately after flowering by cutting flowered stems back by one-third and removing one-quarter of the oldest stems at the base each year. This renewal approach keeps the plant compact, well-shaped, and blooming well without sacrificing next year's buds.
How do you prune mock orange 'belle etoile'?
Cut flowered shoots back by one-third to a strong pair of leaves or lateral shoot. Remove one or two of the oldest, thickest stems at the base each year. Avoid autumn or winter pruning, which removes next season's flower buds.