How to prune achimenes

Deadhead throughout the growing season; allow natural die-back in autumn. Pinch off spent flowers during the growing season. In autumn, let stems die back naturally, then remove the top growth, lift rhizomes if needed, and store dry and cool until spring.

Deadhead as needed in season; cut back dead top growth once annually in autumn. Achimenes dies back naturally to its rhizomes at the end of the growing season and needs no pruning — simply allow the stems to die down, then stop watering and store the rhizomes dry over winter. You can deadhead spent flowers during the season to keep the plant tidy and promote continued blooming.

Pinch off spent flowers during the growing season. In autumn, let stems die back naturally, then remove the top growth, lift rhizomes if needed, and store dry and cool until spring.