Pruning guide
How to prune mock orange
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Pruning mock orange — FAQ
When should I prune mock orange?
Immediately after flowering — typically June to July. Cut one-third of the oldest stems down to ground level or to a low, strong sideshoot each year after flowering. Shorten remaining flowered stems to a strong pair of buds or healthy lateral. Avoid pruning in late summer or autumn, which would remove next year's flower buds.
How often does mock orange need pruning?
Annually. Yes — Mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius) flowers on the previous year's wood, so prune immediately after blooming in midsummer. Remove one-in-three of the oldest, thickest stems at ground level each year to encourage vigorous new flowering shoots. This renovation approach maintains a steady supply of young, flower-bearing wood.
How do you prune mock orange?
Cut one-third of the oldest stems down to ground level or to a low, strong sideshoot each year after flowering. Shorten remaining flowered stems to a strong pair of buds or healthy lateral. Avoid pruning in late summer or autumn, which would remove next year's flower buds.