How to prune achimenes 'tarantella'

Tip-pinch in early spring; cut back dead growth in autumn after dormancy. Pinch stem tips in spring to promote branching. Once foliage yellows in autumn, cut dead stems to soil level. Store rhizomes in barely moist compost or dry, frost-free conditions over winter.

Annual autumn clear-down; one or two tip-pinches in spring. Achimenes 'Tarantella' is a seasonal grower that goes dormant each autumn. Allow foliage to die back naturally, then remove dead top-growth and store rhizomes dry for winter. In spring, pinch growing tips once or twice to build a bushy, branching habit and maximise the flower display. Deadhead to keep plants tidy in season.

Pinch stem tips in spring to promote branching. Once foliage yellows in autumn, cut dead stems to soil level. Store rhizomes in barely moist compost or dry, frost-free conditions over winter.