The elf mirror, also called Nemesia, is an excellent balcony plant. With bright red, yellow or even white flowers, it delights the eye of the beholder all summer long. It can be easily combined with other plants.
When and how should you cut back the elf mirror?
You can cut back the Elfenspiegel regularly to promote a lush and long flowering period. Remove wilted flowers and shoots with sharp tools. Pruning at the end of July enables a second flowering in September and the plants should be pruned again before overwintering.
Choose a sunny location protected from the wind and cut back any wilted plants regularly, then you will definitely enjoy the elf mirror a lot. It is relatively easy to care for, but should be watered regularly but fertilized only rarely.
Do you have to cut back the elf mirror?
Pruning is not absolutely necessary for the Nemesia. But it makes perfect sense. On the one hand, by pruning you ensure a lush and long flowering period, on the other hand, you ensure that your plant and your garden look neat. Pruning can also contribute to the he alth of the elf mirror.
When is it best to cut back the elf mirror?
Cut off the withered flowers every now and then, then new buds will continue to form and your Nemesia will bloom for a long time. Alternatively, you can also wait for the abundance of flowers to end and then cut back your fairy mirror completely around the end of July. In this case, the Nemesia will bloom a second time in September, although not as profusely as in the summer.
If you have decided to overwinter your elf mirror, cut it back a second time before putting it into winter quarters. This makes winter care easier for you and makes it more difficult for pests to attack the plant.
How to cut back the elf mirror?
Always use sharp tools when pruning your plants (€14.00 on Amazon). This prevents branches from being crushed and creating entry points for germs. Your pruning shears should also be clean so that you don't spread germs or fungi with them. Remove all diseased and wilted shoots, including wilted flowers. When completely pruning, shorten the Nemesia by about half its size, or a little more before winter.
The most important things in brief:
- Cut off wilted flowers regularly or cut back after the first flowering
- Pruning before overwintering
- use sharp tools
Tip
By pruning around the end of July, you can achieve a second flowering of your elf mirror in September.
