How to prune calendula 'indian prince'

Throughout the growing season; deadhead continuously, cut back by half in midsummer if plants become leggy. Pinch or snip spent blooms back to the nearest leaf node or cut the full stem a few inches from the crown. If the plant looks exhausted in midsummer, shear the whole plant back by about half to encourage bushy regrowth and reblooming.

Deadhead every few days; mid-season cutback once, typically midsummer. Calendula 'Indian Prince' benefits greatly from regular deadheading and mid-season cutbacks to stay productive. As an annual it blooms prolifically but fades fast without intervention. Removing spent flowers prevents early seed set and extends the display for weeks. In midsummer when plants look shaggy, cut back by half to rejuvenate growth and trigger a fresh flush of deep mahogany blooms.

Pinch or snip spent blooms back to the nearest leaf node or cut the full stem a few inches from the crown. If the plant looks exhausted in midsummer, shear the whole plant back by about half to encourage bushy regrowth and reblooming.