How to prune achimenes 'peach blossom'

Tip-pinch in early spring when stems are young; cut back dead growth in autumn. Pinch growing tips in spring to encourage bushiness. In autumn, let foliage die back naturally before cutting dead stems to soil level and storing rhizomes cool and dry.

Annual autumn cut-down; one or two tip-pinches in spring. Achimenes 'Peach Blossom' dies back to dormancy each autumn — allow stems to yellow and die naturally, then cut away dead growth before storing rhizomes dry. In spring, pinch growing tips once or twice to encourage branching and a fuller flush of blooms. No pruning is needed mid-season unless removing dead flowers.

Pinch growing tips in spring to encourage bushiness. In autumn, let foliage die back naturally before cutting dead stems to soil level and storing rhizomes cool and dry.