How to prune congo cockatoo impatiens

Spring and summer during the active growing season. Pinch out growing tips just above a leaf node when stems become leggy. Cut individual overgrown stems back by up to one-third using clean scissors to encourage branching. Remove any dead or damaged growth promptly.

As needed (every few months during the growing season). Congo cockatoo impatiens is an upright, shrubby perennial that benefits from occasional pinching and light trimming to maintain a bushy, compact shape. Deadheading is not necessary as it drops spent flowers cleanly. Pinch or cut back leggy stems periodically to encourage branching and denser foliage. Avoid hard pruning, which can set the plant back significantly.

Pinch out growing tips just above a leaf node when stems become leggy. Cut individual overgrown stems back by up to one-third using clean scissors to encourage branching. Remove any dead or damaged growth promptly.