How to prune chilean jasmine

Late winter to early spring, before growth begins. Cut the previous season's stems back to 2–3 buds from the main framework, or reduce by up to two-thirds. After the main summer flush, lightly trim flowered shoots to a healthy lateral to tidy the plant and encourage a second flush.

Annually. Chilean jasmine (Mandevilla laxa) is a vigorous, fragrant climber that benefits from hard pruning in late winter. It blooms on new season's wood, so cutting back stimulates both fresh stems and abundant flowers. Reduce all main stems significantly in early spring before growth begins, and thin congested growth in summer after flowering.

Cut the previous season's stems back to 2–3 buds from the main framework, or reduce by up to two-thirds. After the main summer flush, lightly trim flowered shoots to a healthy lateral to tidy the plant and encourage a second flush.