How to prune dianthus 'doris'

Deadhead throughout flowering season; cut back after main summer flush; light trim in early spring. Pinch or snip spent flower stems back to just above a leaf node or sideshoot. After the main flush, shear the plant back by one-third with clean scissors or shears to promote compact, bushy regrowth and additional flowers.

Deadhead regularly; cut back once or twice during the growing season. Dianthus 'Doris' (a classic pink) benefits from deadheading after each flush of flowers to encourage repeat blooming through summer. Cut back stems by about one-third after the main flowering period to keep the plant compact and stimulate further blooms. A light trim in early spring tidies over-wintered growth.

Pinch or snip spent flower stems back to just above a leaf node or sideshoot. After the main flush, shear the plant back by one-third with clean scissors or shears to promote compact, bushy regrowth and additional flowers.