Caring for a shrub
Shrub care depends on the type of shrub. At Heijnen Plants, we state on the product page the type of care the plant needs. When planting, it is important that the soil is well turned over and that the shrub is planted in the right soil. Fortunately, most shrubs will grow in almost any soil type (although there are exceptions) and most shrubs are winter hardy in our climate. After planting, it is important to water the shrub promptly so that the plant can take root properly. Once rooted and established in the garden, the shrub only needs to be watered in prolonged drought conditions. When and how to prune a shrub varies by variety, but we also mention this on each product page. In short, you prune shrubs to maintain their shape or to remove dead, rubbing and/or diseased branches.
For most deciduous and non-deciduous (evergreen) shrubs, plants that flower in winter, spring or early summer should/can be pruned immediately after flowering (if necessary). This is because these twig and branch bloomers, as this product group is also called, bloom on twigs that were formed during the previous growing season. You can read how and when to prune shrubs on the corresponding product page. In summary, you should prune fast-growing shrubs more often than slow-growing varieties.
Shrubs that bloom in the summer and/or autumn should be pruned well in advance of the flowering period, as they bloom on new shoots. Note: do not prune these shrubs until the spring weather improves. The rule of thumb is to prune these shrubs in mid-March (this is the period when they begin to shoot again) but never at a time when it is still freezing.
Buying shrubs and bushes at Heijnen Plants
Heijnen Plants is the online garden centre for all your shrubs and bushes. All plants are delivered directly from the nursery, assuring you of the best quality. After ordering in the webshop, the shrubs will be delivered to your home within just a few working days. We pack the plants carefully so that they are delivered to your home without any loss of quality. Don't delay, order your shrubs from the webshop today.
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